Making the MOST
of Education
Fred
Gramann
As Director of Music at The
American Church in Paris the world’s
greatest cathedrals serve as stage for
1968 Enumclaw High graduate
After graduating from Enumclaw High,
Gramann went on to earn a bachelor of music
in organ performance from Syracuse
University and a master of music in organ
performance from the University of Michigan
MOST Notable Influence
The teachers in the music department
from grade school through senior year.
Each contributed significantly by sharing
their love of music.
MOST Rewarding Part of Your Career
Ministering through music to an
ecumenical congregation made up of
some 50 nationalities and several dozen
denominations, making for a spirit of
unity and cooperation.
MOST Exciting Experience
Performing organ recitals in places such
as Notre Dame Cathedral and Chartres
Cathedral, conducting concerts
throughout Europe, and conducting
handbell festivals with ringers numbering
from 250 to 900.
MOST Impressive
Gramann was the winner of the Fort
Wayne National Organ Competition (1972);
earned 1st Prize and “Virtuosity Prize”
in the Organ Class of Marie-Claire Alain
(Paris, France); and is a widely published
composer of choral and handbell music.