convention sites (campuses)

[Susan Kline]

See! We'd even lure the Europeans to the convention! (Hi, André!)
(I wonder if André could be talked into teaching a class??)

Banff already has been remaking itself for years to attract
the well-heeled convention crowd. It has the fancy stuff
which Wim seems to want (I don't ...) and lots more fancy
food, etc., downtown. On the other hand, the whole town
is plastered wall to wall with tourists all summer, and most
of the rest of the year. But the Centre has wonderful
pianos and a marvelous shop.

I was thinking more of a modest little college somewhere,
with cheap eating places aimed at students, a small enough
campus that everything is within walking distance, and
air conditioning, which isn't that rare in warm climates.
The University of Texas, which is anything but little and
has its own summer sessions, was air-conditioned to the hilt
back when I attended it (in the 70's.) Little campuses get
pleasantly laid back in the summer. I agree that air conditioning
in the dorms is needed in July. Maybe some form of transportation
could be arranged for those who have trouble walking. Certainly
that would be no harder than moving grand pianos several
times a day!

Well, maybe it could be explored ... I'm glad that some
others see the appeal.

Susan

At 05:48 PM 7/4/2002 +0200, you wrote:
>I would like to experience that too!
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>friendly greetings
>from
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>Antares,
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>Amsterdam, Holland
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>"where music is, no harm can be"
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>visit my website at :  http://www.concertpianoservice.nl/
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> > From: "Clair Dunn" <cadunn@vt2000.com>
> > Reply-To: pianotech@ptg.org
> > Date: Thu, 4 Jul 2002 06:10:33 -0500 (CDT)
> > To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
> > Subject: Re: convention sites (campuses)
> >
> > Susan K. and all convention organizers out there--
> >
> > Wow - a great idea -- college campuses. Cut down on expenses, and if
> > we choose universities noted for music programs, lots of pianos on
> > the spot. Cheaper lodgings. Bookstores within easy reach.
> > My first vote goes to Banff -- can anyone think of a more
> > spectacular place for a PTG convention?!!!!
> > I'll trade a ritzy, overpriced hotel for breakfast in the Rockies
> > any day. And we can get there by train!
> > Cheers,
> > Clair
> >
> >
> > Clair's Piano Service
> > http://www.vt2000.com/cps/
> >
> >
> >