Grayson Smith

Grayson Smith has played trumpet for five years; he is sixteen years old and is entering his Junior year at Lafayette High School. He will be entering his third year as a member of the Lafayette Symphonic Band, Jazz Ensemble, and the Lancer Regiment marching band. Grayson was selected for the first time last year to be in the St. Louis All Suburban Band and received an honorable mention at All State. He has also earned gold and silver ratings at the suburban and state levels of solo and ensemble. This is his first year as a member of the St. Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra, as well as his first year in JazzU. 

Grayson also strives to work hard in the classroom, participating in many AP and honors courses. Grayson also enjoys using his freetime to play DnD and play with his dog. Grayson has been studying under his private lesson teacher, Hannah Marroquin, and would like to thank her and his band director, Brad Balog, for all their teaching and help along his musical journey. He would also like to thank his parents and his sister for their support of his passion for music, and a special thanks to his aunt for the wonderful gift of his trumpet!