Grace Magruder-Farmer

Grace Magruder-Farmer

Grace Magruder Farmer, Singing Department Chair, grew up here in Mendocino County and spent much of her youth singing, acting, and dancing with SPACE (School of Performing Arts and Cultural Education) and at the Ukiah Players Theatre. Vocal music always meant the most to Grace and she discovered her love of singing in groups when she became part Rick Allen's esteemed choir program at Ukiah High School. During those years, she was also part of the founding collection of young women who sang together as the a cappella group Breath under the direction of Ali Frochen Miller.

Grace left home for college in Southern California, where she studied history and voice at Scripps Women’s College, followed by a Certificate in Museum Studies at Tufts University and a Masters in Arts Administration at Boston University. She soon returned home to help run her family’s grass-fed cattle ranch in Potter Valley. About three years ago, she began teaching Music Together at SPACE. This rich and wonderful program is designed for children ages 0-5 and their caretakers. Together, they sing, dance, and play instruments with the intention of providing a structured musical environment for the little ones during the crucial years of early development. Grace's focus in Music Together classes is to help parents feel more comfortable and confident sharing and leading musical experiences with their families.