Concordia Chamber Choir to embark on Spring 2026 tour

From February 20-23, Concordia University, Nebraska’s Chamber Choir will tour through Iowa, Indiana and Illinois as a part of their spring 2026 tour. Their tour involves a series of concerts, worship services and assemblies.  

Students in the Chamber choir are representative of a variety of academic studies across the university. Members are chosen by audition, and all are members of the internationally acclaimed A Cappella Choir.  

The choir is under the direction of music department chair Dr. Kurt von Kampen, who also serves as the director of the A Cappella choir. Von Kampen earned a bachelor’s degree in music from Concordia University, Nebraska, a master’s degree in choral conducting from Oakland University and a doctorate in choral music education from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.  

Professor of music and renowned pianist Dr. Elizabeth Grimpo will tour and perform with the choir. She holds a degree in music education from Concordia University Chicago and two graduate degrees in piano performance from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.  

Admission to concerts is free and open to the public. A free-will offering will be taken to help defray travel costs of the choir. 

Tour Itinerary 

Friday, February 20 

Our Savior Lutheran Church, Bettendorf, Iowa 

Concert 7 p.m. 

Saturday, February 21 

St. John Lutheran Church and School, Indianapolis, Indiana 

Concert 3 p.m.  

Sunday, February 22 

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Fort Wayne, Indiana 

Worship 9:30 a.m.  

Concert 3 p.m. 

Monday, February 23 

Redeemer Classical School, Fort Wayne, Indiana 

Matins 8:30 a.m. 

Central Lutheran School/Emmanuel Lutheran School, New Haven, Indiana 

Assembly 10 a.m. 

Redeemer Lutheran Church, Peoria, Illinois 

Concert 7 p.m. 

Members of the Chamber Choir include: 

David Eatherton, sophomore, St. Louis, Missouri, Tenor 

Lydia Edmonds, sophomore, Gretna, Nebraska, Soprano 

Michaela Gibbs, sophomore, Belleville, Illinois, Soprano 

Samuel Matthias, senior, Seward, Nebraska, Bass 

Yaphet Michael, sophomore, Fort Wayne, Indiana, Tenor 

Evan Moloney, junior, Fort Wayne, Indiana, Bass 

Melissa Oblinger, sophomore, Tomball, Texas, Alto 

Tara Pester, junior, Seward, Nebraska, Alto 

Tim Pester, freshman, Seward, Nebraska, Bass 

Morgan Rohde, junior, Fort Wayne, Indiana, Alto 

Joel Smith, senior, Earlham, Iowa, Bass 

Samantha Vogel, freshman, North Royal, Ohio, Soprano 

Naomi Weber, freshman, Fort Wayne, Indiana, Alto 

Micah Zeckzer, sophomore, New Haven, Indiana, Tenor 

The music department at Concordia University, Nebraska provides students with a top-tier, Christ-centered education that prepares them to serve the church and world with their music. Learn more about Concordia’s musical ensembles and lesson opportunities here.