Born in Waipukurau and educated at the Royal College of Music in London, Gregory led a varied life as soloist, concertmaster and conductor prior to his return to New Zealand.
Gregory is the Principal Guest Conductor of the Hawke’s Bay Orchestra and has conducted and appeared as soloist with the Wellington Sinfonia, the Kapiti Concert Orchestra and the Wellington Chamber Orchestra. He was Music Director of the Massey Conservatorium Chamber Orchestra, and has conducted concerts and opera at the New Zealand School of Music. He also served as Music Director of Wellington Youth Orchestra, a post he held to critical acclaim. As the NZSO’s first Education Officer he oversaw the development of the orchestra’s outreach programme, devising and conducting programmes suitable for all ages and taking the orchestra into schools and community venues.
As a teacher he is active throughout New Zealand, travelling regularly to Invercargill and Hawkes Bay. In his free time he enjoys sailing, paddling, and fishing from the boats he has built. Visit his website at www.gregorysquire.com
Dr Hylton Le Grice CNZM, OBE & Mrs Angela Lindsay