This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment Dale: =20 Thanks for sharing these details with the list. I believe that if PTG will continue to support this kind of creative work it will stay a viable organization that supports the piano and innovation. Without going in this direction there is the danger that the convention could just become a dreary gathering of us pin-twisters going to the same classes, and griping about the same problems. =20 =20 Soapbox warning -------- =20 I have been energized by the possibility of improvement in our chosen instrument for a while. Now that we have a real, improved, better-than-you're-used-to piano here on campus I have some hope that this spirit of further development can really catch on. One of the many problems with thinking that the piano is now as good as it can be is that you can't innovate. If you change something, that is a tacit admission that the piano wasn't perfect before. Fortunately most industries don't have that approach to their products. Yes, the overhead valve engine is an admission that the flat head engine was not perfect. The MRI is an admission that x-rays and CT scans were not perfect. How on earth did we get to the point where we thought the piano had fully evolved? That really is a true mystery to me! =20 --------off soapbox. =20 Sorry! =20 dp =20 David M. Porritt dporritt@smu.edu ________________________________ From: pianotech-bounces@ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org] On Behalf Of Erwinspiano@aol.com Sent: Wednesday, October 05, 2005 8:38 AM To: pianotech@ptg.org Subject: Rebuilders gallery at national in Rochester (was News and Rochester) =20 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. =20 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. =20 Dale Erwin Will it be possible for the "general public" to see these pianos? I have a friend in Rochester, a physicist with a concert pianist wife, who snorted=20 " How can you possibly improve a Steinway !?!" Thump =20 =20 Erwins Pianos Restorations=20 4721 Parker Rd. Modesto, Ca 95357 209-577-8397 Rebuilt Steinway , Mason &Hamlin Sales www.Erwinspiano.com ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/pianotech.php/attachments/9f/da/58/a9/attachment.htm ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment--
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