Sam Gray is a New York-based violinist, violist, administrator, producer, and music contractor. He is currently the Concertmaster and Executive Director of PROTESTRA, an orchestra that advocates for social justice through classical music. Sam is also the Principal Second of Parlando Chamber Orchestra as well as a performing member of the Bronx Arts Ensemble 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, Daniel Pemberton, Billy Eichner, Bryan Carter, Kate Baldwin, and Nick Fradiani. Described as “immensely talented” by Broadway World, his work in musical theater has brought him to Broadhurst Theatre on Broadway, Bucks County Playhouse, and The Gateway. 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 in unconventional places around New York. He is the co-producer and co-founder of Mini Masterworks, an annual series of living room concerts, in collaboration with cellist, singer, and composer Anthime Miller.

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: November 12, 2024