Composer · Arranger · Educator

Sarah
Griego

Orchestrator · Performer · Conductor

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About Sarah

American Composer &
Educator

Sarah Griego is an American composer, orchestrator, performer, conductor, and educator. She has taught students ranging from beginning to advanced levels in jazz and classical saxophone, as well as music theory, composition, and arranging.

As both an educator and musician, she values versatility in performance, writing, listening, and teaching while encouraging students to approach music without stylistic prejudice.

Sarah remains active as a composer and arranger, writing for concert hall ensembles, chamber groups, big band and vocal jazz ensembles, orchestra, marching band, mariachi, and a wide range of contemporary settings.

Sarah holds a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies from the University of New Mexico and a Master of Music in Jazz Composition from the University of North Texas.

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Notable Performances

Her Music Has
Been Performed By

  • Lorenzo Antonio
  • Dionne Warwick
  • The American Pops Orchestra
  • Vincent Herring
  • Daymé Arocena — Arranged for the American Pops Orchestra at the Hispanic Heritage Awards on PBS
  • Rainao — Arranged for the American Pops Orchestra at the Hispanic Heritage Awards on PBS
  • Gerry Lopez
  • Baptiste Herbin
  • Joan Osborne
  • Benny Benack III
  • Matt Wilson's Good Trouble
  • The Seven-Time Grammy-Nominated One O'Clock Lab Band
  • Hannah Claire — Collaborated on her debut release "Hannah Claire"
Leadership

Ensembles Directed

University of North Texas — original music, new arrangements & educational outreach throughout the Dallas–Denton area.
Professional big band ensemble featuring original compositions and arrangements across a wide range of styles.
Collegiate jazz ensemble with a focus on contemporary and original works, fostering the next generation of jazz musicians.
University of New Mexico — large ensemble direction and original arrangements for one of the Southwest's premier collegiate marching programs.
Concert hall, chamber, orchestra, mariachi, marching band & contemporary settings — Sarah writes for any ensemble, any style.
Appeared as a performer with a variety of artists both nationally and internationally, bringing versatility and depth to every stage.
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Sarah writes for a wide range of ensembles and styles. Whether you're looking for a new big band chart, a chamber piece, a marching band arrangement, or something entirely unique — fill out the form below and she'll be in touch.

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