Hans Patrick Grim

About Hans

Hans Grim serves as Resident Music Director with Lyric Stage in Dallas, where he has music directed numerous productions and contributed to the company’s commitment to high-quality musical theatre. Recent credits include Little Women and Sweet Charity. He is also an active collaborator with the Dallas Symphony Children’s Chorus, where he has served as pianist, assistant conductor, and administrative partner, supporting one of the region’s premier youth choral programs.

In addition to his professional work in theatre and with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, Grim is Head Choir Director at Alvarado High School in Texas, where he leads a comprehensive choral program and collaborates across disciplines to support student musicianship and performance. Across all settings, he is known for his versatility as a conductor, vocalist, and pianist, and for his ability to adapt to a wide range of musical styles and ensemble needs.

Grim’s work spans choral, theatrical, and concert settings, with a particular emphasis on connecting singers to expressive, meaningful performance. His experience includes engagements with Texas Christian University, Abilene Christian University, and numerous churches and community ensembles, as well as international touring as a collaborative pianist in China.

Grim holds a Master of Music Education from Tarleton State University and a Bachelor of Arts in Music from Texas Wesleyan University. He has also completed the Musical Theatre Conducting Intensive at New York University. A dedicated educator, Grim is committed to fostering inclusive, engaging musical environments that inspire both artistic excellence and personal growth.

I aim to build musical communities where students experience connection, purpose, and joy. When students feel safe to take risks and invest in the music, they discover not only how to perform, but why it matters.