On Saturday, May 21st, 2011, the Austin Chapter of the PTG is having Richard Davenport give three presentations, taking up the better part of the day. The presentation will be held at the University of Texas at Austins Music Recital Hall. A delicious Deli style lunch is included with the registration fee of $75.00.  [SEE BELOW FOR DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO UT MEETING HALL & PAYMENT OPTIONS.]

See www.rcdavenport.com/about.htm Richard wants to be sure that everyone with a question will be answered. Additionally, a data projector, video camera and large screen will be utilized in a tiered lecture hall so all can see up close and personal! Dont you just hate it when you have to crowd around a piano at a presentation.

This is a great opportunity to see a highly trained, very experienced Piano Technician, and piano tool inventor, share his skills and practices. Im sure all attendees with come away from the presentations with a better understanding of these three subjects presented.

The presentation schedule is as follows:

08:30 to 10:00 AM "Can I Level With You?" 1.5 hours

This is a brand new class featuring tools, techniques, and ideas to improve grand piano tone without using a traditional three-needle voicing tool. Learn where to spend your time when there isnt enough. Demonstrations will include use of a newly-invented magnetic bubble level to fit hammers to strings. Many useful techniques will be presented, and tonal changes evaluated. Every technician should come away with new and practical information.

Thirty minute break

10:30 to 12:00 NOON "The Other End Of The Key" 1.5 hours

Everything you never knew you needed to know about grand backchecks and key-end felt. Removal, replacement and proper regulation will be discussed and demonstrated with the aid of an action model outfitted with a height-adjustable backcheck and key-end felt. A detailed slide presentation will clarify each procedure. After attending this class, you will never again be intimidated by grand backchecks or key-end felt. Promise.

One hour. Deli style lunch will be provided.

1:00 to 2:30 PM "Getting the Hang of Hanging Grand Hammers" , part one 1.5 hours

This class deals with details and techniques involved in grand hammer replacement. We prepare an estimate. We examine the hanging process. Action ratio, touch weight, and weigh-off will play a major role. If you want to replace grand hammers, find out what you're up against. You may change your mind.

Thirty minute break

3:00 to 4:30 PM "Getting the Hang of Hanging Grand Hammers" , part two 1.5 hours

Please feel free to contact me with any additional questions you may have about the Davenport presentations. I hope to see you here Saturday, May 21st, 2011.

Additionally, I/we would like to thank Steve Walthall, and Tom Seay for their time as President and Vice President for our Austin Chapter and for their years of effort put into these positions. Gladly, Tom Seay has again offered to anchor our chapter news letter. Thank you Tom! I/we would like to thank Joe Dunn for his time as Secretary/Treasurer. Joe has generously offered to continue in this position. Thanks Joe! I/we would also like to congratulate Christopher Prewett on accepting the position of Chapter Vice President. Thank you Christopher.

Please RSVP by Monday, May 16th.

Ways to RSVP to Linn:
linnroath@mail.utexas.edu
pianologic1@yahoo.com
817-880-3993

I look forward to seeing you at the Davenport presentation May 21st, 2011, starting at 8:30 AM.

Linn Roath, RPT
President, PTG Austin Chapter
817-880-3993
 

Driving directions to UT Campus, Sara & Ernest Butler School of Music

 

Here is the present payment method for the upcoming Richard Davenport presentation in Austin, TX, held at the Sara and Ernest Butler School of Music in room MRH 2.614.

The fee is $75.00 for an entire day of presentations, with a delicious “Deli Style” lunch and beverages provided.

CASH or CHECK only on Saturday, May 21, 2011.  Same day registration opens at 06:00 on. Registration continues until 08:45.

If registering in advance, please mail a CHECK for $75.00, payable to Austin PTG, to:

Austin PTG
301 Cedar Drive
Mountain City, TX 78610-0982

CUT OFF DATE FOR PAYMENT IN ADVANCE BY CHECK IS TUESDAY, MAY 17, 2011

CREDIT or DEBT card payments must be made by phone.  To pay by credit or debit card, have your credit/debit card ready and CALL:

LINN ROATH, RPT
PRESIDENT, AUSTIN CHAPTER, PTG
817-880-3993

CUT OFF DATE FOR CREDIT/DEBIT CARD PAYMENT IS NOON THURSDAY, MAY 19, 2011.

If you have any questions, please contact me, Linn Roath, at 817-880-3993 or email linnroath@mail.utexas.edu or pianologic1@yahoo.com .

 

 

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