Forest Greenough

Dr. Forest Greenough is an Associate Professor of Music at Colorado State University, where he has been on faculty since 2005. He holds a Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A.) in Theory and Composition with a Jazz Pedagogy emphasis from the University of Northern Colorado, alongside multiple Master of Music degrees in Theory/Composition and Double Bass Performance, and a Bachelor of Arts in Music Composition from Eastern Washington University.

As a performer, Dr. Greenough is a globally recognized bassist, principal bassist of the Steamboat Symphony Orchestra and Colorado Bach Ensemble, and a touring soloist collaborating with artists like Andrea Bocelli. He actively engages in chamber music, jazz performance, and studio recording across genres from classical to metal. His work extends to composition, music theory (specializing in Post-Minimalist tension-release systems), and audio engineering for international releases.

A dedicated educator, he balances academic roles with outdoor pursuits as a professional whitewater guide and instructor, mountain biker, and backcountry snowboarder.