Music Trade Review
Issue: 1954 Vol. 113 N. 2 - Page 26
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Successful Public Piano
Clinic by Milwaukee ASPT
An innovation was recently tried in
Milwaukee by the Wisconsin Chapter
of the American Society of Piano Tech-
nicians. It was known as a Public Pi-
ano Clinic, which was held on the
evening of January 16th at the Schroe-
der Hotel.
The clinic was designed to acquaint
piano teachers and serious students of
the piano with the details of piano de-
sign, use and care. The Pere Mar-
quette Room was crowded to overflow-
ing and much interest was shown by
the members of the teaching profession
present to the speakers who talked on
ALL PIANO SUPPLIES
• Fly Brand Tuning Pins
• Diamond Brand Music Wire
• Punchings
•
•
•
•
Felt and Cloths
Bridle Straps
Dampp Chasers
Tilting Trucks
• Tuners Cases
• Regulating Tools
• Miscellaneous Springs
YOUR MAIL ORDERS WELCOMED
Send for new catalog MT
AMERICAN PIANO SUPPLY CO.
Division of
Hammacher, Schlemmer
889 BROADWAY
New York 11, N. Y.
HENRY WICKHAM.
Plunder
various constructual features of the pi-
ano.
W. W. Kimball. Jr. of W. W. Kim-
ball Co. in Chicago talked on "The
Piano Back, Plate and Scale." Robert
Johnson of the Schaff Piano String Co.
gave the guests some first-hand infor-
mation regarding "Music Wire and
Bass Strings." Piano Keys and Cover-
ing Materials" was the subject of Y.
Kelso Davis, sales and advertising
manager of Pratt, Head & Co.. Ivory-
ton. Conn., and (-has. F. Stein, a Pratt.
Read consultant, talked on "Import-
ance of Correct Tuning and Voicing".
Another speaker was Norman Dasen-
brook of \\ood & Brooks Co.. Rock-
ford. III., who spoke on "Piano Ac-
tions: Adjustment and Regulation."
Joe Daurer, Advertising Manager of
the Rudolph Wurlitzer Co.. took as his
subject "The Piano of Today." There
was also a HO-minute movie of the
Baldwin factory operations, which was
demonstrated by Cliff Crecrs.
In addition to this, there were ex-
tensive newspaper features and photos
regarding the event, and during the
meeting there was on display electrical-
ly operated piano actions, keys, and a
cut-away piano. Two electric metro-
nomes were awarded as door prizes.
Many members of the industry who
were present considered it an outstand-
ing success.
Howard Cushing Vacationing Since
Resigning from Steinway & Sons
Howard Cushing for the past several
years assistant director of wholesale
sales for Steinway & Sons. New York,
resigned as of January 1st.
Mr. Cushing has not as yet an-
nouneeo* his future plans and is at
present taking a well earned rest at
his home at 2'138 Jackson Ave.. Kvan-
ston. 111.
ESTABLISHED 1885
INCORPORATED 1903
Priest Turns Driggs Organ
Concert into a Duel
Daily organ concerts by Collins
Driggs on the Hammond at the
Knabe Salons on Fifth Ave., New
York, have become popular with noon-
day crowds. Recently one of these was
given a unique turn which prompted
Meyer Berger. who writes in the "New
York Times" a column entitled "About
New York 1 ' to report the following:
"Collins Driggs, a direct descendant
of the poet Robert Burns, demonstrates
an electric house organ every day at
noon in the Knabe piano store at 536
Fifth Avenue. The music draws stroll-
ers. They filler in to listen.
"Last Thursday Mr. Driggs. having
glided through classical and standard
numbers in his repertoire, launched
vigorously into hot stuff. He had it
pealing merrily when a priest hap-
pened to stop at the window.
"The padre stared hard at the play-
er, came through the door, sat down at
a nearby piano and pounded out music
every bit as calescent as Mr. Driggs'.
lick for lick.
"The audience showed mild aston-
ishment. So. for a moment, did Mr.
Driggs. When the concert ended, Bob-
bie Burns' kinsman and the piano-
poiinding padre left, arm in arm. in
animated discussion.
Mr. Driggs cleared the mystery when
he returned from over-long luncheon.
He and the priest had been boyhood
friends, had done a piano turn in
burlesque together, hadn't met for
twenly-five years until the priest spot-
ted him through the Knabe window."
GRAND LEGS
always in stock with
t<>p pieces bored for
metal fittings — all ei-
pertlv sandpapered. Also
furnished with cat ten.
ferrules and plates on
orders.
^Kiln-Dried Lumber used exclusive'
i ly. Write for detail. Best prices
! and immediate shipment.
Round, Square, Octagon, or spe-
cial designed lees made to order
from your sketch, or sample, foi
spinet or upright pianos.
Paragon Woodturninf; Co., Inc.
431 W. 28th St., N. V. 1, N. V.
"KEYS THAT SATISFY SINCE 1890"
PIANO KEYS RECOVERED WITH
C E L E B R A T E D WfCKHAM P L A T E S .
I VO R I N E
Regular type
Waterfall type
Plastic Sharps
$ 9.50 set
$13.50 set
% 4.50 set
IVORINE PIANO KEY CO.
1201 Stirling St. Tel. 1241 Coatesville, Pa.
26
THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW, FEBRUARY,
I954
Successful Public Piano
Clinic by Milwaukee ASPT
An innovation was recently tried in
Milwaukee by the Wisconsin Chapter
of the American Society of Piano Tech-
nicians. It was known as a Public Pi-
ano Clinic, which was held on the
evening of January 16th at the Schroe-
der Hotel.
The clinic was designed to acquaint
piano teachers and serious students of
the piano with the details of piano de-
sign, use and care. The Pere Mar-
quette Room was crowded to overflow-
ing and much interest was shown by
the members of the teaching profession
present to the speakers who talked on
ALL PIANO SUPPLIES
• Fly Brand Tuning Pins
• Diamond Brand Music Wire
• Punchings
•
•
•
•
Felt and Cloths
Bridle Straps
Dampp Chasers
Tilting Trucks
• Tuners Cases
• Regulating Tools
• Miscellaneous Springs
YOUR MAIL ORDERS WELCOMED
Send for new catalog MT
AMERICAN PIANO SUPPLY CO.
Division of
Hammacher, Schlemmer
889 BROADWAY
New York 11, N. Y.
HENRY WICKHAM.
Plunder
various constructual features of the pi-
ano.
W. W. Kimball. Jr. of W. W. Kim-
ball Co. in Chicago talked on "The
Piano Back, Plate and Scale." Robert
Johnson of the Schaff Piano String Co.
gave the guests some first-hand infor-
mation regarding "Music Wire and
Bass Strings." Piano Keys and Cover-
ing Materials" was the subject of Y.
Kelso Davis, sales and advertising
manager of Pratt, Head & Co.. Ivory-
ton. Conn., and (-has. F. Stein, a Pratt.
Read consultant, talked on "Import-
ance of Correct Tuning and Voicing".
Another speaker was Norman Dasen-
brook of \\ood & Brooks Co.. Rock-
ford. III., who spoke on "Piano Ac-
tions: Adjustment and Regulation."
Joe Daurer, Advertising Manager of
the Rudolph Wurlitzer Co.. took as his
subject "The Piano of Today." There
was also a HO-minute movie of the
Baldwin factory operations, which was
demonstrated by Cliff Crecrs.
In addition to this, there were ex-
tensive newspaper features and photos
regarding the event, and during the
meeting there was on display electrical-
ly operated piano actions, keys, and a
cut-away piano. Two electric metro-
nomes were awarded as door prizes.
Many members of the industry who
were present considered it an outstand-
ing success.
Howard Cushing Vacationing Since
Resigning from Steinway & Sons
Howard Cushing for the past several
years assistant director of wholesale
sales for Steinway & Sons. New York,
resigned as of January 1st.
Mr. Cushing has not as yet an-
nouneeo* his future plans and is at
present taking a well earned rest at
his home at 2'138 Jackson Ave.. Kvan-
ston. 111.
ESTABLISHED 1885
INCORPORATED 1903
Priest Turns Driggs Organ
Concert into a Duel
Daily organ concerts by Collins
Driggs on the Hammond at the
Knabe Salons on Fifth Ave., New
York, have become popular with noon-
day crowds. Recently one of these was
given a unique turn which prompted
Meyer Berger. who writes in the "New
York Times" a column entitled "About
New York 1 ' to report the following:
"Collins Driggs, a direct descendant
of the poet Robert Burns, demonstrates
an electric house organ every day at
noon in the Knabe piano store at 536
Fifth Avenue. The music draws stroll-
ers. They filler in to listen.
"Last Thursday Mr. Driggs. having
glided through classical and standard
numbers in his repertoire, launched
vigorously into hot stuff. He had it
pealing merrily when a priest hap-
pened to stop at the window.
"The padre stared hard at the play-
er, came through the door, sat down at
a nearby piano and pounded out music
every bit as calescent as Mr. Driggs'.
lick for lick.
"The audience showed mild aston-
ishment. So. for a moment, did Mr.
Driggs. When the concert ended, Bob-
bie Burns' kinsman and the piano-
poiinding padre left, arm in arm. in
animated discussion.
Mr. Driggs cleared the mystery when
he returned from over-long luncheon.
He and the priest had been boyhood
friends, had done a piano turn in
burlesque together, hadn't met for
twenly-five years until the priest spot-
ted him through the Knabe window."
GRAND LEGS
always in stock with
t<>p pieces bored for
metal fittings — all ei-
pertlv sandpapered. Also
furnished with cat ten.
ferrules and plates on
orders.
^Kiln-Dried Lumber used exclusive'
i ly. Write for detail. Best prices
! and immediate shipment.
Round, Square, Octagon, or spe-
cial designed lees made to order
from your sketch, or sample, foi
spinet or upright pianos.
Paragon Woodturninf; Co., Inc.
431 W. 28th St., N. V. 1, N. V.
"KEYS THAT SATISFY SINCE 1890"
PIANO KEYS RECOVERED WITH
C E L E B R A T E D WfCKHAM P L A T E S .
I VO R I N E
Regular type
Waterfall type
Plastic Sharps
$ 9.50 set
$13.50 set
% 4.50 set
IVORINE PIANO KEY CO.
1201 Stirling St. Tel. 1241 Coatesville, Pa.
26
THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW, FEBRUARY,
I954
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