Conventions at Piano Trade Schools

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A convention held at a piano trade school, or at least near one like North 
Bennet School,  would seem to be a win/win situation.   Of course, there 
would a lot of logistical hurdles. I imagine more so than having the 
convention at a hotel. But for the attendees, and the school, there could be 
benefits beyond the scope of most conventions.
                                                                              
                                                        The advantage to the 
school would be that it would have an infusion of money that it would not 
usually have.  With piano technology departments closing like  Red Wing, and 
Western Iowa Tech, etc.,  piano technology schools can use all the money they 
can get!  Additionally, schools like North Bennet Street School, offer work 
shop programs.  It could additionally benefit from some of the convention 
attendees returning to their school for one of these workshops.  Piano tech 
instructors at the school may have the opportunity to make some extra money 
if they were allowed to participate/instruct at the convention. 

For the attendees,  opportunities that are not possible at "regular" 
conventions would be possible.  Full convention length "hands on" classes on 
refinishing, soundboard, pinblock, or bridge replacement might be offered.  
This could be worth exploring!

Just a thought!

Devlon