A Texas native, Craig Biondi has become a well-known arranger and composer for high school, college, and professional ensembles. As a student at the University of Texas at Austin, he studied with Jeff Hellmer and Rick Lawn, and performed across the country, including an appearance at Carnegie Hall. A professional trumpet player, Craig has performed with jazz greats such as Bobby Shew, Gary Foster, Christian McBride, Manny Albam, and Michael Brecker. He currently resides in Dallas, Texas, where he is an active arranger, composer, and clinician.