Sam Gray is a New York-based violinist, violist, administrator, producer, and music contractor. He is currently the Concertmaster of PROTESTRA, an orchestra that advocates for social justice through classical music. Sam is also the Principal Second Violin of Parlando Chamber Orchestra and a performing member of the Bronx Arts Ensemble, Bryan Carter’s Jazz at Pride Orchestra, and Rendez-Vous Orchestra.

In his performance career, Sam has shared the stage with many great artists of our time, including Cyndi Lauper, Titus Burgess, Alex Newell, Daniel Pemberton, Billy Eichner, and Kate Baldwin. Described as “immensely talented” by Broadway World, his work in musical theater includes the Radio City Christmas Spectacular, A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical, and Boop! The Musical. In Fall 2024, he sat Concertmaster of the Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Live in Concert National Tour produced by Sony in association with Marvel.

A fervent believer that music is healing to the soul, Sam produces intimate chamber music performances around New York City. He is the co-founder of Hamilton-Hudson Chamber Music Festival, an annual classical chamber music festival for adult amateur musicians in collaboration with pianist and composer Benjamin Nylander.

Sam began his musical studies at the age of nine. His formative teachers include Patricia Cosand, Steven Moeckel, Sarah Plum, and Gary Kosloski. He performs on a 2014 Samuel Zygmuntowicz violin generously on loan from Jay and Michiko Jones.

Last Updated: July 1, 2025