There is one church I service that had an interesting piano acquisition. A family in the church decided to purchase a new Boston piano in memory of a family member. They actually traded in the existing piano on the new one without the knowledge or consent of the church and put a memorial plaque on it. The piano is fine, but needless to say, it caused quite a rift in the congregation! Fortunately, in my own church, I was allowed to serve on a committee to purchase a new grand piano for our sanctuary in memory of a late organist. I led the committee to several dealers who carry only the finest pianos available with recommendations as to model fortified with Larry Fine's Piano Book. Then I recused myself from the final decision. The committee selected a well prepared Baldwin SF10. I'm very happy about that! Ray T. Bentley, RPT Alton, IL ray@bentley.net www.ray.bentley.net
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