[CAUT] Pianos for piano performance majors

[Wimblees at aol.com]

In a message dated 3/31/2006 6:59:52 AM Central Standard Time,  
hoffsoco at luther.edu writes:

I think  we would have great latitude in the choice of instruments but
>frankly  the U118 has never been my favorite instrument either.  When  I
>think of the "All Steinway" designation the feeling I get is a  confined,
>cramped one.  I couldn't even fantasize about a Shigeru  Kawai EX or some
>piano that another manufacturer introduces next year  because we'd be
>contractually obligated to only the instruments of one  manufacturer.  I
>can't think of a reason to limit our options like  that.  I might be a
>little dull, but I can't figure out what we'd  gain for giving away all
>those  options.
>
>dp
>
>David M.  Porritt



DAve
 
I think we should look at the designation of being an all Steinway school  as 
being beneficial to the school, rather than for our own desires. As Robin  
pointed out, the perception the public has, especially serious music students  
and their parents, is that a school that has all Steinways, or at least all  
Steinway products, is a little better than a school that does not have that  
distinction. Now, don't get me wrong, there are many excellent music schools  
that have a variety of pianos. But I think the perception is there. 
 
Wim 
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