<html> <body> Dale, Wish it wasn't so far from Houston and that it was some other month than June! Avery At 08:38 AM 10/5/05, you wrote: <blockquote type=cite class=cite cite="">   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 <dl> <dd>Will it be possible for the "general public" to see <dd>these pianos? I have a  friend in Rochester, a <dd>physicist with a concert pianist wife, who snorted <dd>" How can you possibly improve a Steinway !?!" <dd>     Thump </dl>    Erwins Pianos Restorations 4721 Parker Rd. Modesto, Ca 95357 209-577-8397 Rebuilt Steinway , Mason &Hamlin Sales <a href="http://www.Erwinspiano.com" eudora="autourl"> www.Erwinspiano.com</a></blockquote></body> </html>