Verena Stelps Dambrans

Background

Dambrans, Verena Stelps was born on January 28, 1931 in Liepaja, Latvia. Arrived in the United States, 1950. Daughter of Alexander and Marta Stelps.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Central Michigan University, 1952. Master of Music, University Michigan, 1953.

Career

Professor music, chairman piano department Capital University, Columbus, Ohio, 1956—1993. Adjudicator piano competitions, lecturer, solo, ensemble and chamber music performer, since 1993. Lecturer in field.

Achievements

• Verena Stelps Dambrans has been listed as a noteworthy music educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Organist Lutheran Church, Columbus, Ohio, since 1961. Member of Women in Music Columbus (president 1995-1997, 25 Year Service award), Music Teachers National Association, Ohio Music Teachers Association (committee chair, chairperson scholarships, 25 Year Service award), American-Latvian Association (chairperson arts council).

Interests

• Skiing, golf, gardening, reading.

Connections

Married Juris Dambrans, December 23, 1956.

Father:

Alexander Stelps

Mother:

Marta Stelps

Spouse:

Juris Dambrans