Greg Hosharian
Birth nameGregory Onik Hosharian
Born (1977-03-09) March 9, 1977 (age 47)
Montebello, California, United States
GenresClassical, Armenian, progressive rock, alternative rock
Occupation(s)Composer, pianist, conductor
Instrument(s)Piano, accordian, vocals
Years active1995–present
LabelsInside Out Music, Dantz Records, BC Records, Planet Sarcasm Records, Sounds 21 Records
Websitewww.greghosharian.com

Greg Hosharian (born Gregory Onik Hosharian; March 9, 1977) is an American composer, pianist, and conductor of Armenian descent.

Childhood and early life

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Hosharian was born and raised in Montebello, California and attended Los Angeles County High School for the Arts. His parents are the late Edward Hosharian (a conductor, pianist, composer, and high-school teacher) and Catherine Hosharian (née Alekian, a high-school teacher).[1] He has two older siblings: brother Peter and sister Tania. Peter, a clarinetist, performs with Greg in Hosharian Brothers Band.

Education and Work

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Hosharian received his bachelor's degree from California College of the Arts and his master's degree from California State University, Northridge. He co-founded the bands Vendetta, Hosharian Brothers Band, and Armenian Space Station; and he was the keyboardist for Redemption from 2008 to 2017.

Since 2010, Hosharian has conducted the Armenian Pops Orchestra in three Los Angeles-area concerts (2010, 2014[2], and 2016[3]) to raise money for the Edward Hosharian Scholarship Fund, which provides financial to music students of Armenian descent. He has also particpated

References

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Category:1977 births Category:Living people Category:American people of Armenian descent