Grace Berardo

Collaborative Pianist

Contact
Department of Performing Arts
Email: gberard@clemson.edu

Education
MM in Collaborative Piano, The University of Tennessee Knoxville; Bachelor of Music, Berry College

Grace Berardo is a collaborative pianist, vocal coach, and organist who strives to highlight marginalized voices in the western music canon and beyond. She has a wide range of experience playing for vocalists, operas, musical theater productions, chamber ensembles, and has over 14 years of experience playing with choirs. Grace obtained her Bachelor of Music from Berry College and her Master of Music in collaborative piano from The University of Tennessee Knoxville.

Presently, Grace serves as the pianist for Clemson’s choral ensembles and provides coaching to voice majors. She actively collaborates with students and other Clemson faculty members on recitals, NATS and NATSAA competitions, and other concerts, and in all endeavors, she strives to enhance performances through sensitive and supportive playing.

As an organist, Grace has also supported churches across the southeast, most recently serving as Interim Organist at John Knox Presbyterian Church in Greenville, SC. She has experience playing both traditional and contemporary church services and enjoys subbing for churches of all denominations and styles.