Greg Arsenault brings over 30 years of experience in the marching arts and music education. With a commitment to excellence, he has cultivated groups that have a vibrant and dynamic culture.

In the early 1990s, Greg marched in the drumlines of the University of Massachusetts Minuteman Marching Band and the Boston Crusaders. He then served on Boston’s battery staff for three years and was Tour Director in 1999, the first year the Crusaders made the DCI Finals, placing 9th.

He has been with Cranston High School East Thunderbolt Band in Rhode Island since 1994, becoming Co-Director with Mark Colozzi in 2003 and Director of Bands upon Mr. Colozzi’s retirement in 2016. The Thunderbolt Band has won several USBands New England Championships during his tenure, including the Division 2 New England Championship in 2019.

Greg graduated Magna Cum Laude from Rhode Island College in 1996 with a Bachelor of Science in Music Education. In 2002, he received a Master of Music from the University of Rhode Island with a concentration in composition. He completed a Masters Certificate in Music Production and Technology from Berklee College of Music in 2015 and teaches a Career and Technical Education program in Audio Design and Engineering at Cranston High School East.

He founded the Cranston East Percussion Ensemble program in 2001, began competing in 2010 and opened the program city-wide in 2012. Cranston Combined Percussion won a WGI New England Regional Championship in 2015 and three New England Scholastic Band Association Championships in 2015, 2022, and 2024. The group was a WGI Scholastic A Semi-Finalist in 2024.

With 7th Regiment since 2023, Greg first served as Tour Manager and then as Director of Operations. As a director and educator, Greg is passionate about fostering teamwork, discipline, and a deep appreciation for the marching arts. He emphasizes the importance of both individual growth and collective achievement, ensuring that each member feels valued and empowered. He believes in the power of collaboration and mentorship, inspiring young musicians to reach their fullest potential. Greg looks forward to the opportunity to continue serving 7th Regiment as Director bringing the Corps to new levels of success, on and off the field.

When not involved with music and marching arts, Greg enjoys camping, skiing, watching Marvel movies, and spending time with his family. Greg lives in Cranston, Rhode Island with his wife, Rebecca, sons Lucas and Nathan, and their dog Sundae.