| Gregory D. McDaniel is a passionate conductor and educator active in many different musical surroundings. Praised for his “impeccable musicality and technique” (La Presse – Montreal), Mr. McDaniel was recently featured in concert with Orchestre Metropolitan, conducting Boulanger’s D’un Matin de Printemps. Earlier this season, McDaniel led two projects for Houston Ebony Opera Guild, including their annual African-American Music Gala, which featured a performance of Julia Perry’s Stabat Mater. He also recently worked with Opera in Heights as their chorus master for La Boheme and cover conductor for Hansel and Gretel. Past seasons have included leading performances of Missy Mazzoli’s Proving Up and William Grant Still’s Highway 1, USA for Opera Ithaca. Lastly, McDaniel has collaborated with, prepared choruses, and conducted performances for PRIZM, Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, Boise Baroque, Henderson Symphony, and EADO Lyric Company. A native of Houston, TX, Gregory received degrees from the University of North Texas in Orchestral Conducting and the University of Houston in Choral Music Education. | 
