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| “Our piano auditions for next school year have just ended. How do we account for [a] 50% increase? In my estimation, it is due to these factors: our new music building; its spacious well-soundproofed practice rooms; and the presence of new Steinway B’s and M’s in our practice rooms.” |
| Richard Zimdars, Head of Piano Division University of Georgia in Athens, March, 1997 |
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| Piano students can look forward to practicing as the School of Music has purchased 21 new Steinway model M instruments for practice rooms in Smith Memorial Hall. “We consider it imperative that our students practice on pianos that exhibit the same … principles as the pianos on which they have their weekly lessons and on which they play their required juries and recitals.” “The new pianos are not only important for our students for practice. When applicants come here to practice for their entrance audition, the pianos will be a plus in our recruitment.” |
| Edward Rath, Assoc. Dir. of the School of Music, and William Heiles, Prof. University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, January, 1999 |
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"It is recognized as the finest mechanism in the piano world. The difference between this and a lesser instrument? The savings aren't worth it. It speaks to the quality our college applies to every new area. We have the finest faculty, the least we can do is have the finest instruments." |
| Jonathan Steele, Program Dir. for Humanities and Fine Arts St. Petersburg College, August, 2002 |
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| “Why? Steinway is short-hand for excellence. Our status as an all-Steinway campus reflects a commitment to quality that everyone recognizes. We want to give our students the best learning experience possible. Just as science students benefit from the best lab equipment possible, music students benefit from the best instruments. Both disciplines call for the effective acquisition of information and skills, and we want to give our students the tools to make that happen. If we can provide superior equipment along with excellent teaching, we can truly encourage our students’ best work.” |
| Dr. Ann Sears Wheaton College, Norton MA, April 2002 |
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“We are thrilled that our students will be practicing, taking lessons and performing on Steinways. They will have their hands on excellence every day. When you play a beautiful instrument, it inspires and challenges you to do your best. This will be a living legacy for years to come and is a significant step toward our goal of someday becoming a Steinway school.” |
| Roberta Veazey, chair Department of Music at University of Evansville, August 2002 |
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