PIANO DONATIONS TO THE SCHOOL
CSPT is always delighted to consider the donation of pianos and piano-related items to the School.
We ask that, if you are considering donating your piano, you keep the following in mind:
- The School has very little budget for the cost of moving pianos, which can be expensive depending on the type of piano, location, and the distance from the School. As part of the donation of the piano, if the moving expense can be underwritten as well, it would be of significant help.
- Not all pianos are appropriate. Older large upright pianos are of less value to us than smaller, console sized pianos, or grand pianos in decent condition. Preferably the piano would be tune-able and repairable. Spinet pianos are less attractive since they represent some difficulties in repair. We currently have an inventory of all types of pianos sufficient for our needs, although we will always consider any good instrument for future use.
- Your piano will always be respected for the instrument that it is and that it represents to you. We are very sensitive to the sentimental value of these older pianos, and, just like you, wish for them to have as much of a useful life as possible, even if it is in a technical teaching environment.
- We thank you for thinking of us!
A GIFT OF PIANOS PROGRAM
Plamondon School Donation Piano
CSPT is happy to participate in and support the Chicago Chapter of the Piano Technicians Guild Gift of Pianos donation program.
The School has, so far, hosted in-house approximately a half dozen pianos through the program for donation on to deserving recipients. Since only members of the Chicago Chapter of the Piano Technicians Guild may participate, students at CSPT are encouraged to join the PTG in order to assist in this effort.
For details of the program or to find out how you can help, or to donate/receive a piano, go to http://www.pianofortefoundation.org/a-gift-of-pianos/ or contact rhapsody@pianofortefoundation.org, or call 312-291-0291. Announcements of activities and donations will be regularly noted at this location.
- 10/21/09
As of October 20th, 2009, Mitchell Elementary School has received a wonderful piano to further the education and enjoyment of music! Thanks to the volunteered time and craftsmanship of Associate Technician Maria Pollock under the supervision of RPT John Blessing, this donated Baldwin console has been given another opportunity to shine, and to ensure that music education prospers in Chicago. Our sincere thanks to Alfredo Monje of Hanover Park for donating this piano to the program.
- 11/6/09
A Knabe upright was delivered to Bret Harte Elementary School in the Chicago neighborhood of Hyde Park this morning. This piano was worked on extensively at CSPT by Chicago Chapter member and recent CSPT graduate Christa Andrepont under the supervision of Paul Revenko-Jones, RPT.
- 6/3/10
The Gift of Pianos Program Donates a Kimball Upright to West Suburban Montessori School!
With the combined efforts of the Chicago Chapter of the Piano Technicians Guild and the PianoForte Foundation, West Suburban Montessori School has received a wonderful piano to further the education and enjoyment of music! Thanks to the volunteered time and craftsmanship of Associate Technician Dennis Sieja under the supervision of RPT Ben Gac, this donated Kimball Upright has been given another opportunity to shine, and to ensure music education prospers in Chicago. Thank you to the Chicago School for Piano Technology for donating their facilities as a work space, and our sincere thanks to Hope Heffner of Flossmoor, IL for donating this piano to the program!