NGU designated as “All
Steinway” institution
Tigerville, SC - The
music department of the College of Fine Arts at North Greenville
University continues to grow in excellence and commitment. The most recent
demonstration is the designation of the school as an “All Steinway”
institution. “All Steinway” means that all pianos used at the university
are Steinways. There are only 65 colleges, universities, and
conservatories in the United States with this designation. NGU is the
first Baptist institution, and the second institution in South Carolina to
attain this honor.
An upstate donor has made this possible through their continued support of
the musical mission of the university. They have a steadfast commitment to
a quality musical education for future church musicians, music educators,
performers and composers. They understand that quality education not only
relies on quality teaching, but on quality equipment, and that the piano
is the backbone of any music program.
“Being ‘All Steinway’ immediately tells the community that
you are dedicated to excellence because you are providing your students
and faculty with the best equipment possible for the study of music,” said
Dr. Jackie Griffin, Dean of the College of Fine Arts. “This commitment
reflects the institution’s commitment to its mission, academic excellence
in a Biblically sound, Christ-centered environment, and its vision for the
future.”
Pianos are the basic tool of any music program. They are
needed for teaching, practice, and performance. Having an “All Steinway”
designation will help the institution recruit music leaders of the
future.
Steinways are still hand crafted and display a quality that
allows students and faculty to artistically perform the music of the past,
present, and future. Professors and students prefer the Steinway above all
other performing instruments because of its quality, durability and
tradition. They realize that when they play a Steinway, they are playing
the finest piano in the world.
“Seeing Steinway instruments gives an immediate awareness
that we are serious about the intent and dedication to excellence and our
mission,” said NGU President, Dr. Jimmy Epting. “Music students will
choose to invest their talents at North Greenville University because
clearly the university is investing in them.”
From the practice room to the recital hall, incomparable
sound and performance make Steinway the piano of choice for schools like
North Greenville University.
“We are forever thankful for the donor's passion and love of
good music and the commitment they have made in giving so that North
Greenville students may have the best,” said Griffin.
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