Stewards of the Steinway
| Sponsorship and Celebration of the James Library's Steinway B Grand Piano Our Steinway The James Library has a spectacular piano – a Steinway model B built in 1923 at the New York Steinway factory. The James purchased the piano in 2000 from a well-known amateur pianist on Cape Cod who had used the piano for private use and for in-home concerts. Piano technician Paul Rattigan, who had maintained this piano for eighteen years for the previous owner, facilitated the purchase that was made possible by fund raising efforts by James Library’s music supporters. Since 2000, students and professional pianists who perform at The James have held this instrument in high regard for its special tone and personality. Students who perform in recitals and adjudicated events sponsored by teaching organizations including the Massachusetts Music Teachers Association (MMTA) and the South Shore Music Teachers Association (SSMTA) also play the piano. In August 2008 Paul Rattigan replaced its hammers and carried out some deferred repairs. |  |
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PIANISTS
Professional pianists who have performed at the James on this piano include Max Levinson, Jonathan Bass, Janice Weber, Jacqueline Schwab, Victor Rosenbaum and Judith Gordon.
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The Stewards of the Steinway was formed in 2009 to celebrate our piano. Each winter several events centering on the piano are offered to members. This coming season's events are listed below. To become a member of the Stewards of the Steinway and at the same time help support the maintenance of the Steinway B at the James Library, please download our Stewards of the Steinway brochure by clicking here. Fill out the form and return it to the James Library along with your $50 tax deductible contribution/membership fee. For more information contact Janna Bruene, Stewards Coordinator at the James Library. Stewards of the Steinway 2012 Calendar of Events Sunday, January 22nd, 3:00 pm Sunday, February 12th, 3:00 pm Friday, March 16th, 7:30 pm SECURING THE PIANO'S FUTURE The James Library has an annual piano maintenance budget for regular tuning and to keep the instrument in good condition. The James seeks to enhance this fund so that our piano’s future is secure and repairs can be made. In 2011, the Stewards of the Steinway program purchased a new Steinway professional recital stool for the Steinway B at The James Library as well as provided underwriting support for the Mana Tokuna piano recital. Thank you to all who donated last season! |
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