Bio Seth Gruenwald, a composer with a collection of over 25 original scores, infuses chamber music with the lyrical string arrangements of a cellist, the groove of a bass player and the sentiment of a songwriter.  

 Seth began his cello studies at the age of eight and now plays - in addition to the 
 cello - piano, bass guitar, guitar, mandoloncello and contrabass.  Since 1993 he has 
 performed in many diverse venues, with numerous bands and ensembles.  His 
 experience with sight reading and expertise in music theory have allowed him to 
 participate in various special projects, from studio recording to improvised rock 
 operas at the iO Theater in Chicago.  

Seth holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Composition from Columbia College Chicago, where he performed in over 20 public concerts and was featured as a composer in the 2004 Composition Notebook series performed by the International Contemporary Ensemble (ICE).  During the summer of 2004, he was awarded a scholarship to participate in a competitive composition program in Siena, Italy, where four of his works were performed in collaboration with international musicians, including a piece for two sopranos and string orchestra.  In the fall of 2005, Seth coordinated and directed Nomadic Melodies, his final showcase at Columbia College, for which he orchestrated 15 original compositions for a rotating ensemble of 19 musicians.  

 Presently, Seth lives in Providence, R.I., teaching piano, cello, guitar, bass, 
 composition and songwriting privately and through frequent work with nonprofit 
 community arts organizations. While continuing to expand his repertoire of 
 musical projects with local singer/songwriters and ensembles, he still maintains 
 collaborative relationships with several Chicago musicians.  Seth prioritizes craft 
 and community as a musician, seeking to transform the competitive, image-driven 
 culture within the music field.