Convention Report

[pryan2]

I second all that Robert said about the convention.   Classes, exhibits,
hotel and people were exceptional. Yes, Steinway's reception was a
disappointment and the city left a little to be desired for the wives
(spouses).   Next year's convention in Crystal City (Washington) should
be better though with all the historical sites, museums etc.  Plan to
come early and stay late.  See you there.

Phil Ryan

Robert Goodale wrote:

> 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