Rebuilders gallery at national in Rochester (was News and Rochester)

[Ric Brekne]

Great !!  I remember this coming up as a suggestion about a year and a 
half ago on this list.... or perhaps it was on PTG-L. I was for it 
immediatly and look very much forward to checking out the handywork of 
the fellows below.  Looks like I picked the right year to make the trip 
over the great Dam.

Why dont you bring an instrument Dale ?

Cheers
RicB


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Gordon
  Well if it's not been news here on list yet , I guess  it will be now. The 
short answer is yes, these pianos will be on display , I  think in a separate 
area in or from the usual exhibit hall.  This will  be  called a "Rebuilders 
Gallery" &  in Rochester  these  pianos can be played , heard & admired.  
   Rick Florence the institute director has invited  8 Rebuilders to bring a 
piano & teach a one class period  extolling the  virtue of their particular 
designs etc. The pianos will be in seen & heard  in class & also arrangements 
are being made to hear these pianos in some  sort of performance venue.
   So far the 8 are Ron Nossaman, Terry Farrell,  David Hughes Shawn Hoar, 
Ron Overs, Dale Erwin, Chris Robinson  & the  last one escapes me right now.
  My own feeling is that a display of this kind supports,  encourages & 
promotes member creativity & enthusiasm & also affirms  the merits of on going 
edjucation.
   So bring your doubting Thomas on over & let  her decide for herself.
 I am honored to be included with such esteemed company.
    
Dale Erwin