Greg Luscombe has served as the principal trombonist with the Memphis Symphony since 1989. He also served as the Orchestra Personnel Manager for two seasons. Since August of 2008, Mr. Luscombe is also Professor of Low Brass at the University of Mississippi. Mr. Luscombe has been a featured soloist on various subscription concerts with the Memphis Symphony. He recently performed in recital at Henderson State University, University of Northern Alabama and at the University of Tennessee (Martin). Last season he  performed the David Concertino with the Dyersburg (TN) Community Orchestra. This season, he will be performing the Grondahl Concerto with the Germantown Symphony Orchestra in April. Mr. Luscombe has also performed and recorded with the Chicago Symphony, the Cleveland Orchestra, the St. Louis Symphony and the Mexico City Philharmonic. He has also done a variety of commercial work including theatre engagements and recordings. He also performs professionally on euphonium and bass trumpet. Mr. Luscombe was recently invited to perform as a guest artist on a recital series at the  Eastern Trombone Workshop (ETW-2011) held annually in Fort Meyer, Maryland - one of the largest events for trombone in the world.  

In addition to his current position as a faculty member of The University of Mississippi Mr. Luscombe has taught at  Union University (Jackson, TN), Southwest Tennessee Community College (Memphis, TN), the University of Memphis and Murray State University. Greg also serves as a faculty member for the Masterworks Festival which takes place every summer at Grace College in Winona Lake, Indiana. Greg has also maintained an active private studio for over 25 years. Many of his former students have gone on to successful teaching and performance careers.  

Mr. Luscombe's principal private teachers include Jay Friedman (principal trombone, Chicago Symphony), Mr. Per Brevig (Julliard School, former principal trombone of the "Met"), Mr Edward Zadrosny (University of Akron), Mr. Dee Stewart (Indiana University-former member of the Philadelphia Orchestra). Other private study includes work with Arnold Jacobs and Mr. Art Sares (former staff trombonist at the old NBC staff orchestra in Chicago) and Vern Kagarice at North Texas State University. Greg holds a Master of Music (Performance) Degree from the University of Akron, an undergraduate degree from Elmhurst College (Elmhurst, Illinois) and has done post graduate work in music at Indiana University, North Texas State University and the University of Memphis.  

Mr. Luscombe is married to Beth Luscombe, a member of the Memphis Symphony Orchestra viola section. They have two children, Sarah (21) and Julia (17).