Howdy all! I just got in from the airport less than an hour ago from K.C. It was another great convention and there was lots to see and do. Many members from this list joined in a group pow-wow for about a half hour in one of the conference rooms. I talked with lots of folks I hadn't seen in a while and everyone had a good time. The Young Chang reception was decent, certainly the best I have seen from them. Kawai put on a wonderful concert featuring Pianist Judith Cohen who played some Scarlatti, Ravel, and Alberto Ginastera. As always Yamaha had the place rockin' with the A-440 band. I was disappointed in Steinway. They had a jazz trio that performed like they wished they were somewhere else. It was held outside in the 90 degree weather and a countable number left. Many felt rather disappointed. Larry Crabb of course did an excellent job entertaining us with the annual barbershop chorus. I attended some wonderful classes. An excellent grand trouble shooting class with Willis & David Snyder, a neat class on ivory and bone keytops with Tom Rourk, and one on replacing vertical pin blocks with the ever entertaining Andre Bulduc. As always I also caught up on the latest voicing tricks and the like. Of course I couldn't walk away without buying tools that I couldn't afford!! So, two thumbs up for another great year and hope to see more of you in DC/Virginia next year!! Rob Goodale, RPT
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