Sam Gray is a New York-based violinist, violist, and music contractor. In his performance career, Sam has shared the stage with many great artists of our time, including Cyndi Lauper, Mariah Carey, Darren Criss, Titus Burgess, Alex Newell, 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 Academy & Festival, a classical chamber music program 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: February 17, 2026