Episode #4 - Greg Roosa

Episode #4 - Greg Roosa

Author: Bob Reeves Brass February 12, 2025 Duration: 58:33

The Horn Signal is proudly brought to you by Bob Reeves Brass. Join hosts John Snell and Preston Shepard as they interview horn players around the world.  Today's episode features Greg Roosa, 2nd horn of the Los Angeles Philharmonic.

About Greg:

Gregory Roosa was appointed Second Horn of the Los Angeles Philharmonic by Gustavo Dudamel in September 2012. Prior to that he held the Fourth Horn position in the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra beginning in 2003. His previous positions include Fourth Horn with the Kennedy Center Opera and Ballet Orchestra, and Fourth Horn with the Colorado Symphony in Denver.

A native of Troy, Michigan, Roosa attended the University of Illinois and studied with Ralph Froelich at the University of South Florida. In 1992, he moved to Chicago to study with Dale Clevenger, Principal Horn of the Chicago Symphony. He was a member of the Civic Orchestra of Chicago for three seasons. Active as a freelance musician in the Chicago area for eight years, Roosa played in the Broadway shows Ragtime, Phantom of the Opera, and Miss Saigon. He also played with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, including a European tour and two recordings. Roosa has appeared as soloist and clinician at numerous universities and horn workshops around the world.

Roosa has performed with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and Queensland Orchestra in Australia, as well as with the Florida Orchestra and Detroit Symphony in the U.S. He was a member of the Colorado Music Festival Orchestra from 1999 to 2012, where he met his wife, Amy Jo Rhine, the Third Horn of LA Phil. Together they have two young boys, Norton and Sutton.


There’s a particular sound that cuts through an orchestra, capable of both profound warmth and heroic brilliance-the French horn. The Horn Signal is a space dedicated entirely to that voice and the people who master it. Hosted by Bob Reeves Brass, this podcast sits down with acclaimed horn players from across the globe, moving beyond just performance to uncover the real journeys behind the music. Conversations here get into the nitty-gritty: how to seek out those transformative teachers who change everything, what it truly takes to navigate the high-pressure world of college and graduate auditions, and the practicalities of building a lasting career. You’ll also hear candid stories about the unique challenges of studio recording sessions, where every note is captured forever. It’s not just for professionals or students, though; anyone with a love for the instrument’s rich character will find something here. Each episode feels like pulling up a chair in a quiet room after a rehearsal, listening as seasoned players share hard-won insights and personal anecdotes. The focus is always on the lived experience, offering a blend of practical advice and deeper reflection you won’t find in a practice room. Tune in to hear the stories behind the sound.
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