Music Director of Grace Presbyterian Church Announces Retirement

Dr. Steve Cram, Music Director of Grace Presbyterian Church, has announced his retirement.

On Saturday February 21 at 3 pm there will be an honorary program and celebration for Steve’s retirement in the church Sanctuary. A reception will follow in the Fireside Room of the church. All members of the community are welcome to join in celebrating Steve’s 13 years of service to Grace Church. Steve’s last worship performance as Music Director will be Sunday February 22 at 10 am.

Dr. Steve Cram (Stephan von Cramm) grew up in Hawaii and furthered his organ and conducting skills at University of Redlands in Southern California (under the direction of Leslie Spelman) and at Northwestern University in Chicago. In addition, Steve studied privately with the late Karl Richer and Heinz Werner Zimmerman.

Steve began playing the organ at age 5 and is connected to many organizations in the San Francisco Bay Area such as the San Francisco Symphony, Symphony Chorus, Mission Dolores, Grace Cathedral and Performing Arts Society of Contra Costa County.

He works with the Berlin Philharmonic and has played concerts in Europe as well as in the United States. Steve’s goal is to inspire all age groups with all types of music!

Come join in the celebration. Grace Presbyterian Church is located at 2100 Tice Valley Blvd. in Walnut Creek. For more information, call the church at (925) 935-2100.