Hans Patrick Grim
I’m a pianist, music director, conductor, and educator based in North Texas. My work takes me from musical theatre pits and concert stages to voice studios and classrooms. What connects it all is collaboration: listening closely, helping people find their confidence, and making music together.
I serve as Visiting College Faculty for Collaborative Piano in the Department of Theatre at Abilene Christian University. There, I work with student singers in lessons, classes, rehearsals, and performances, helping them connect musical preparation with expressive storytelling.
My work with Lyric Stage in Dallas includes music direction for productions such as Godspell, Sweeney Todd, Little Women, and Sweet Charity. I enjoy both sides of the music director’s job: shaping the details in rehearsal and bringing singers and instrumentalists together in performance.
Teaching has been a substantial part of my career. Before joining ACU, I served as Head Choir Director at Alvarado High School. I’ve also worked with young performers in the musical theatre program at Interlochen Arts Camp and as a collaborative pianist for the Dallas Symphony Children’s Chorus. Those experiences continue to shape my approach: clear preparation, room for exploration, and respect for what each musician brings.
I hold a Master of Music Education from Tarleton State University and a Bachelor of Arts in Music, with an emphasis in voice and conducting, from Texas Wesleyan University. I also participated in NYU’s Musical Theatre Conducting Intensive.
I’m especially drawn to projects that combine strong storytelling, thoughtful musicianship, and people who enjoy the process. I also have a practical interest in music technology, including rehearsal tools, recording, and synchronizing live musicians with video.
Whether you’re planning a production, preparing a recital, or exploring a new collaboration, I’d be glad to hear what you have in mind.