Concert to benefit scholarship for pianists

Judson University’s Music Department and The Center for Worship in the Performing Arts has announced the establishment of the Lidia Krzemien Memorial Scholarship for Pianists in honor of Judson alumna Lidia Krzemien, class of ’02.

To raise funds for this scholarship, they will be presenting a fundraising concert featuring Judson music faculty, a student piano ensemble, the Judson University Choir and the Parish Choir from St. Alexis Church in Bensenville, where Krzemien was music director.

This special concert will take place at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 16, in Herrick Chapel, 1151 N. State St., Elgin.

Krzemien came to Judson to complete a bachelor of arts in piano performance, having already completed a masters of piano pedagogy in her native Poland.

Krzemien taught piano students through the Judson Community Music School and the College of DuPage, as well as through her own private studio.

In addition to being an accomplished pianist, accompanist and organist, Krzemien also served as a church music director for a number of years. Krzemien passed away in October 2013 after a long battle with cancer.

Robert P. Kania, the chairman of the music department at Judson University and Krzemien’s piano instructor during her time at Judson, together with Krzemien’s family, have established this new scholarship in her memory, to be awarded to worthy piano students majoring in piano performance at Judson. Tickets will be available at the door for $15 per ticket.

For more information about the Feb. 16 fundraising concert, call (847) 628-1110 or visit www.judsonu.edu/LidiaFund.