LOOMINGTON, IL – Cyril Frevert so cherished his education at Illinois Wesleyan University that he wished for students to maximize their experience with nothing less than world-class pianos. After graduating in 1961, he went on to earn a master’s degree at Northwestern University and enjoyed a rewarding career as a teacher and church organist. Mr. Frevert passed away two years ago in Florida at the age of 79.
Read MoreWEATHERFORD, TEXAS – Brent Baker says he was “blown away” when he first experienced a Spirio | r and knew it could be a catalyst for the fine arts programs at Weatherford College. The executive director of the Weatherford College Foundation was in Manhattan for Steinway’s “Keys to Finding Funds” seminar. “When we came to New York, we had already decided to go ahead with our All-Steinway campaign, but the seminar was invaluable because we heard from other institutions and learned a great deal about what could work in our situation,” he notes.
Read MoreDAVIDSON, NC – Davidson College considered upgrading its pianos around the same time that Stephen Curry was leading the upstart Wildcats on a surprising run through the 2009 NCAA basketball tournament...
Read MoreAIKEN, SC – Judith Goodwin came to New York City with one wish but left with a solid game plan and fire to fulfill a much bigger dream. The advancement officer at the University of South Carolina Aiken wanted to learn more at Steinway’s “Keys to Finding Funds” seminar about replacing a 30-year-old concert grand piano in the Etherredge Center.
Read MoreTAMPA, FLORIDA – After she toured the Steinway & Sons factory in 2011, University of South Florida President Judy Genshaft uttered prophetic words. “The enduring qualities of a Steinway make it a phenomenal gift to any student,” she said. “When you are buying a Steinway, you are buying something for a lifetime, even longer than a lifetime.”
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