Greg Williams

Greg joined the department staff in September 2024, bringing more than 25 years of experience in music education and youth program administration. 

Prior to UMass Amherst, Greg taught music in Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and Massachusetts, including many years in the nearby Granby Public Schools. He was also the founding director of the Berkshire Hills Music Academy, where he helped develop a first of its kind residential post-secondary program using music to help individuals with disabilities grow their independent living skills. 

Greg holds a Bachelor of Music in Music Education from Susquehanna University and completed graduate and post-graduate study at the University of Connecticut, focusing on elementary music pedagogy and music learning theory. His professional and community contributions include service with Scouting America, the Organization of American Kodály Educators, and local arts organizations such as the Granby Arts Project and Black Cat Theater.