“Percussionist & electronics wizard.” — Bob Boilen, NPR Tiny Desk Concerts “…he is going to take us places that will change us and how we listen.” — The East Mag Gregory Harrison is a Toronto-based producer, composer, sound designer, and audio engineer whose work blurs the line between organic percussion and electronic sound. An ECMA-winning and Dora-nominated artist, he creates immersive scores for film, dance, theatre, and games, with commissions from Toronto Dance Theatre, ProArte Danza, Soft Rains Games, and New Brunswick Tourism. His performances span stages from Massey Hall to The Kennedy Center and NPR’s Tiny Desk Concerts, and his music has appeared on CBC Gem’s Kim’s Convenience and France’s Got Talent. As a freelance audio engineer, Greg has mixed and mastered projects across indie, pop, rock, metal, and classical genres, bringing the same detail and emotional clarity found in his compositions.

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“Percussionist & electronics wizard.” — Bob Boilen, NPR Tiny Desk Concerts “…he is going to take us places that will change us and how we listen.” — The East Mag Gregory Harrison is a Toronto-based producer, composer, sound designer, and audio engineer whose work blurs the line between organic percussion and electronic sound. An ECMA-winning and Dora-nominated artist, he creates immersive scores for film, dance, theatre, and games, with commissions from Toronto Dance Theatre, ProArte Danza, Soft Rains Games, and New Brunswick Tourism. His performances span stages from Massey Hall to The Kennedy Center and NPR’s Tiny Desk Concerts, and his music has appeared on CBC Gem’s Kim’s Convenience and France’s Got Talent. As a freelance audio engineer, Greg has mixed and mastered projects across indie, pop, rock, metal, and classical genres, bringing the same detail and emotional clarity found in his compositions.

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“Percussionist & electronics wizard.” — Bob Boilen, NPR Tiny Desk Concerts
“…he is going to take us places that will change us and how we listen.” — The East Mag

Gregory Harrison is a Toronto-based producer, composer, sound designer, and audio engineer whose work blurs the line between organic percussion and electronic sound. An ECMA-winning and Dora-nominated artist, he creates immersive scores for film, dance, theatre, and games, with commissions from Toronto Dance Theatre, ProArte Danza, Soft Rains Games, and New Brunswick Tourism.

His performances span stages from Massey Hall to The Kennedy Center and NPR’s Tiny Desk Concerts, and his music has appeared on CBC Gem’s Kim’s Convenience and France’s Got Talent. As a freelance audio engineer, Greg has mixed and mastered projects across indie, pop, rock, metal, and classical genres, bringing the same detail and emotional clarity found in his compositions.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Audio Engineer at Freelance / Self-employed
January 1, 2013 - Present
Recording, editing, mixing, and mastering for indie, pop, rock, metal, and classical projects across the GTA and New Brunswick; credits include CBC Gem’s Kim’s Convenience, France’s Got Talent, and multiple film and video game soundtracks. Roles span tracking, editing, mixing, and mastering, with final deliverables and client collaboration tailored to project scope.
Composer and Sound Designer at Freelance / Self-employed
January 1, 2013 - Present
Composition and sound design for contemporary dance, ballet, circus, film, television, and commercials. Notable commissions and collaborations include works for Soft Rains Games, Toronto Dance Theatre, Kaeja d'Dance, ProArte Danza, and Hemmings House Productions; also active in audio post and musical scoring for screen and stage.
Touring Percussionist / Musician at Self-employed
January 1, 2013 - Present
Extensive international touring and performance as a percussionist and keyboardist with groups including The Cybertronic Spree, Taktus Marimba Duo, Mear, and Jeremy Dutcher, among others. Performed at Massey Hall, the Kennedy Center, NPR Tiny Desk Concerts, JUNOs, and major festival settings; contributed arranging, performing, and live electronics.
Festival Director at FUZE Fest
December 31, 2017 - October 9, 2025
Co-Artistic Director overseeing a weekend festival of classical and contemporary performances in unconventional spaces, including contracts, venue booking, social media, and orchestral arrangements for the FUZE Orchestra.
Ensemble Director at Shivering Songs Festival - FUZE Orchestra
January 1, 2020 - Present
Leadership and programming for the FUZE Orchestra (chamber) within the Shivering Songs Festival; involvement in rehearsal planning, repertoire selection, and collaboration with guest artists.
Dance Accompanist at Various Dance Institutions
December 31, 2020 - October 9, 2025
Provided live percussion, keyboard, and electronics accompaniment for contemporary ballet and dance classes and performances at Toronto Dance Theatre, School of Toronto Dance Theatre, Toronto Metropolitan University, George Brown College, National Ballet in Studio, and other programs; supported modern technique and improvisational score creation.

Education

Master of Music at University of Toronto
September 11, 2009 - May 11, 2011
Bachelor of Music at Acadia University
September 11, 2004 - May 11, 2008

Qualifications

East Coast Music Award - Composer of the Year
May 5, 2023 - May 5, 2023
WWISE Certification (Interactive Music in Gaming)
January 1, 2023 - October 9, 2025
WWISE Certification (Interactive Music in Gaming)
January 1, 2023 - October 9, 2025
Musician in Residence
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009
Array Music Young Composers Workshop
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Percussive Arts Society International Convention – Attendance & Masterclasses
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2013
Leigh Stevens Marimba Seminar
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
Fellowship Award Recipient
January 1, 2009 - October 9, 2025
Professional Development Award Recipient
January 1, 2008 - October 9, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other, Non-Profit Organization, Gaming, Software & Internet