About

Short Bio:

Grace Becker is a composer, educator, lyricist, and songwriter based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Grace grew up singing in choirs in her hometown of Bloomington, MN and began composing while receiving her bachelor’s in music education from Wartburg College. She has since composed a handful of songs, with her debut appearing in the Compose Like A Girl series through Graphite Publishing. She has worked as a contemporary songwriter for almost a decade. She has written music for elementary programs, summer camp theme songs, and special occaisions such as weddings and dedications. Music has left a profound mark on her life and she is honored to be able to share her words with the public, hoping they will find those who need to hear them the most.​

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Long Bio:

Grace Becker is a composer, educator, and lyricist based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She is excited to share her passion for spreading joy and writing music with the world. Grace grew up singing in choirs in her hometown of Bloomington, MN and began composing while receiving her bachelor’s in music education from Wartburg College. She quickly found purpose in the vulnerable, honest nature of this process. She has since composed a handful of songs, with her debut appearing in the Compose Like A Girl series through Graphite Publishing. She has always had a love for poetry and storytelling, often choosing to make settings of her own poems. Choral music has left a profound mark on her life and she is honored to be able to share her words with the public, hoping they will find those who need to hear them the most.​ In 2026, Grace developed "The Beacon Trio" alongside composer-performers Allyson C. Harvel and Chloe DeSteno. The trio's focus is to be "A guiding light toward female voices through composition, performance, and music education." More information on their latest projects can be found on thebeacontrio.com.

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Grace has a deep love for learning that translates into all facets of her career. While getting her Bachelor's degree she studied with renown composers Kyle Pederson, Dr. Karen Black, and Jocelyn Hagen. In July 2025 she attended the inaugural International Choral Composers Institute (ICCI) in Charlotte, NC where she studied with Dr. Raphael Fusco and Sherry Blevins.

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Grace is trained as an operatic and soloistic voice, as well as in theatrical acting. She performed as Cherubino in "Le Nozze di Figaro" with the Wartburg Opera Workshop in Waverly, IA, and has directed many elementary and middle school musical productions in her teaching career.

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Aside from the choral world, Grace specializes in contemporary-style songwriting for celebrations and occasions. She has been commissioned to write the summer theme song for Camp Wapogasset Lutheran Bible Camp Inc. since 2023. Grace is also a lyricist for composer Chloe DeSteno on her works, "Dear You," and "today I set sail."​

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Grace is currently accepting commissions and requests in the following categories, among others:

• Choral compositions

• Clinics and Workshops

• Lyrics and Poetry

• Wedding songs

• Dedication songs

• Christian contemporary music

• Collaboration