Fw: Rochester 2006

[Greg Newell]

Terry,
         Yeah I suppose, but why wait? We could have it sooner than that if 
the interest is great enough. Strike while the iron is hot as it were.

Greg


At 06:04 AM 6/28/2005, you wrote:
>Did all you Listees get the email below from Rick Florence?
>
>Might this not be the best avenue for our rebuilding & design interests? I 
>already wrote him back. I hope anyone with interest does also.
>
>Terry Farrell
>
>----- Original Message ----- From: "Rick Florence" <Rick.Florence@asu.edu>
>To: <ptg@ptg.org>
>Sent: Monday, June 27, 2005 2:35 PM
>Subject: Rochester 2006
>
>
>>Hello,
>>
>>As some of you may know, I am the Director of the 2006 PTG Annual Institute
>>in Rochester, NY, June 21-25, 2006.
>>
>>I am writing all PTG members asking your help in planning the institute.
>>For those of you who were in KC, I would love to have a little feedback.
>>What were your five favorite classes, and your five least favorite classes.
>>
>>For those of you who didn't attend, what kept you away?  Please keep in mind
>>that as Institute Director, I have no control over dates, location, or fees.
>>So.. what I would like to know is what classes or other educational
>>offerings would bring you to Rochester.
>>
>>Although I do not have a "theme" for the institute, the committee is intent
>>on making Rochester a place to both see actual work being performed or
>>experience the work hands-on.  We have all seen great presentations on
>>slides or powerpoint, but left the class still unsure how to implement a new
>>skill.  2006 will be the year to see how it is done!  Here's a brief look at
>>what's in the works as of now:
>>
>>Andre Bolduc will be offering a 2 day soundboard installation class which
>>will also cover setting down bearing and bridge notching.  All work will be
>>performed in class (except pre-crowning the board)
>>
>>Renner USA is working on putting together an action class in which all
>>rebuilding work will also be performed during the class.
>>
>>Stephen Birkett, will be bringing his high speed camera for live footage of
>>action or string/bridge evaluation.  Have you been dying to see a particular
>>function or set of variables high speed?  Send me your suggestions.
>>
>>It's time we invited our best rebuilders to show their stuff!  I am hoping
>>we can put together an impressive rebuilders showcase.  My idea here is to
>>invite rebuilders to teach a class on a particular skill or method, and to
>>bring along the finished result to show the class.  After class is over the
>>piano will be added to an exclusive rebuilders gallery for all to see and
>>compare.
>>
>>I would also like to expand on this showcase and put together a track on
>>high-level soundboard/structure design.  In a sense, this will be an
>>institute within the institute.  I am calling all gurus - you know who you
>>are - to join a forum of classes and presentations of your thoughts on all
>>aspects of soundboard and piano design.  This would be an impressive
>>collection of the best minds in the business.
>>
>>Speaking of tracks, we will also add other sessions of hands-on classes in
>>the areas of regulating and voicing.  These will be multi-session classes
>>allowing registrants to follow complete processes with the guidance of
>>experienced technicians.  There will be tracks designed for beginner and
>>intermediate.  Some will be small group sessions, others run as master
>>classes.
>>
>>June, 2006 is not far away and I must present my initial budget to the Board
>>in August so now is the time for action.  If you have ideas, suggestions, or
>>wish to volunteer, do it soon.  I look forward to receiving your input and
>>putting together and incredible experience in Rochester next year.
>>
>>Please send all responses and inquiries to institute@ptg.org
>>
>>Thanks to all,
>>
>>Rick Florence
>>
>>
>>_____________
>>Rick Florence
>>Piano Technician
>>Arizona State University, School of Music
>>
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Greg Newell
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