Gretchen Kuhrmann

Gretchen Kuhrmann is the founder and vision for Choralis. A true advocate for choral music in all schools and communities, she has spent her career honing choral ensembles into musically sensitive performers and encouraging singers of all ages to develop their skills. 

The daughter of a diplomat, Ms. Kuhrmann traveled and lived around the world including an extended stay in Hamburg, Germany, where she spent her formative years. Before leaving Europe, she toured and performed with her own ensemble throughout Western Europe. In addition to being a sought-after conducting and choral clinician, Kuhrmann has shown great success with building choral organizations and is in demand as a speaker and consultant on the topic in the United States and internationally for choral conventions and workshops. 

Audiences and critics alike have recognized Choralis for their musical excellence. Ms. Kuhrmann’s detailed preparation and skillful conducting have earned the groups acclaim throughout the United States and Europe. She has prepared choruses for many notable US and international conductors as well as numerous area diplomatic and political events. Ms. Kuhrmann holds performance degrees in conducting from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and George Mason University.