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<DIV> <FONT size=3>Gordon</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3> Well if it's not been news here on list yet , I g=
uess
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. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3> Rick Florence the institute director has in=
vited
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 & hea=
rd
in class & also arrangements are being made to hear these pianos in some=
sort of performance venue.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3> So far the 8 are Ron Nossaman, Terry Farrel=
l,
David Hughes Shawn Hoar, Ron Overs, Dale Erwin, Chris Robinson & t=
he
last one escapes me right now.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3> My own feeling is that a display of this kind sup=
ports,
encourages & promotes member creativity & enthusiasm & also affi=
rms
the merits of on going edjucation.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3> So bring your doubting Thomas on over &=
let
her decide for herself.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV> I am honored to be included with such esteemed company.</DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=3>Dale Erwin</FONT></DIV>
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style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" face=Arial color=#000000>Will =
it be
possible for the "general public" to see<BR>these pianos? I have a
friend in Rochester, a<BR>physicist with a concert pianist wife, who snort=
ed
<BR>" How can you possibly improve a Steinway !?!"<BR>
Thump</FONT></BLOCKQUOTE></DIV>
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