Concordia Nebraska’s Dr. Elizabeth Grimpo inducted into Steinway Hall of Fame 

Concordia University, Nebraska today announced that professor of music Dr. Elizabeth Grimpo has been inducted into the esteemed Steinway & Sons Teacher Hall of Fame. Grimpo was honored in early October at the historic Steinway factory in New York. 

“This honor is a testament to the diligence, talent, and care that Dr. Grimpo exhibits every day at the university,” said Concordia Nebraska Music Department Chair Dr. Kurt von Kampen. “I speak for the faculty and students when I say that we are blessed that Dr. Grimpo is a music professor at Concordia Nebraska.” 
 
The Steinway & Sons Teacher Hall of Fame is a prestigious designation recognizing the work of North America’s most committed and passionate piano educators. Every two years, teachers are selected from the United States and Canada to be inducted into the Steinway Teacher Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame recognizes the talented educators who foster passion, creativity and discipline in the next generation of piano artists. 

"It was an incredible honor to be nominated and inducted into the Steinway Teacher Hall of Fame,” said Grimpo. “My colleagues in the class of 2023 are dedicated and talented pianists and educators throughout the nation, and it was a pleasure to get to know some of them.  Musical excellence is extremely important to all of us.  Additionally, this honor is a testament to the wonderful and devoted teachers I have had in my past, and I will continue to strive to be the same for my students, present and future."  

Grimpo graduated from Concordia University, Chicago in 1999 with a degree in music education and a certificate in piano pedagogy. She was named student laureate of her graduating class. She received master of music (2001) and doctor of musical arts (2006) degrees in piano performance from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.  

Grimpo is professor of music at Concordia University, Nebraska. She teaches all levels of Aural Skills (courses in sight singing and dictation), Music Appreciation, Beauty in Music and the Fine Arts (a course in the Luke Scholars program), and private piano lessons.  She collaborates with students and faculty members for performances on and off campus.  She is also active as a solo performer, performing music of the classical repertoire as well as new and virtuosic settings of familiar hymn tunes.  In 2015, she was named outstanding teacher of the year at the university's commencement ceremonies.  In addition to teaching and performing, she is also an active contributor for David's Harp - A Center for Musical Development, creating pedagogically graded piano settings of the hymns. 

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