FOR SALE: Baldwin Acrosonic SOLD !!!
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This is a very sturdy piano which needs very little maintainance. It rarely requires tuning. I have owned this piano since 1969. Prior to that there was only one other owner. It received new hammers in 1982 and has not been used for student lessons since that time. This is an amazing piano for it's age and is in GREAT condition mechanically. This piano has been appraised at $1250.00 Price negotiable for students. Purchase before August 6th and recieive FREE DELIVERY in Abilene.
See excerpts of appraisal below from The Blue Book of Pianos.
Built by Baldwin Piano Co. in 1951
(which was back then located on 1801 Gilbert, Cincinnati, Ohio)
"Baldwin Spinet Piano, 36 inches tall, bearing serial number 484206, manufactured in 1951. Figure is based on the age, condition, size, grade and rarity of this piano. This is the average price asked for by a private party. The variable is that the buyer and seller must agree on the costs of moving, tuning and repairs. This is the amount an insurance company would pay in case of loss.
BALDWIN The Baldwin Spinet piano is the most recommended used piano for students by piano teachers everywhere. When the piano known as the spinet type came into the market, with new engineering and styling, the public had its choice of conventional upright pianos, grand pianos of all sizes and new spinets. All these types were shown side-by-side in a wide variety of prices, and of course in different grades or qualities. The highest priced types, in the popular-priced field, were the new spinets, consolettes as many called them at the time. Baldwin is now owned by the Gibson Guitar Company. Baldwin manufactures several different brand names of vertical pianos; Acrosonic, Howard, Hamilton, Ellington, Monarch and Classic are a few of the trade names."
Minor touch up on paint is needed.
May Newsletter
Congratulations to Studio Winners:
1st Place Best Practice Record- Tyler Merritt
2nd Place Best Practice Record- Frankie Beckendorf
2nd Place Best Practice Record- Madilyn Harrison
2nd Place Best Practice Record- Amelia Stark
3rd Place Best Practice Record- Vanessa Salazar
Most Improved- Brady Letz
Most Improved- Judith Sharbutt
Highest Guild Score- Blake Casteix
Remember deposits for next year are due June 1st. The deposit not only covers your fees for registration and music, but also holds your spot for next fall.
Be sure to attend AMTA Showcase Concert Benefiting Harmony Family Services June 7th
Abilene Civic Center, 7:30 p.m..
Frankie Beckendorf, Blake Casteix, Bailey Griffin, and Stefani Stovall are part of the AMTA piano teams performing at the TMTA Convention June 11th and 12th. These people will also participate in the TMTA Allstar Festival while at convention. The TMTA Allstar Festival is an adjudicated event in a recital setting. Students must have earned a superior rating for a local contest or festival in order to be eligible for participation.
Fall lessons will begin on Tuesday after Labor Day.
Summer Lessons June 30th through July 21st.
MARCH NEWSLETTER
As you have noticed the website has a new face! It's still not all here yet, but I believe I like the looks of this one better anyway. Eventually the links and other information will be put back on, your patience has been needed and greatly appreciated this year.
Words just do NOT express the pride and joy I feel for the blessing that each one of you are to me. This studio was 100% in attendance at Music Festival today! Not only did you all do well with your ratings, but your behavior and appearance were outstanding!!!! YEA! for all of you!!!
WONDERFUL comments from judges regarding your playing.
Parents receive gold stars for getting in there and teaching responsibilty, giving support, attending lessons, asking questions, being punctual and showing interest. Students, you should feel the honor and glory of your accomplishments. However, this should be a shortlived reward because guild is approaching quickly, registration has been sent and many of you have a lot of work left to do in order to meet your goals. You should be working extra hard in order to finish learning and memorizing your pieces and getting your scales and chords accomplished.
Congratulations to ALL STUDENTS for the following results:
TMTA SPRING THEORY TEST RESULTS
GOLD- Madilyn Harrison, Isaiah Martinez, Julianna Mouat
SILVER- Josiah Light, Nicole Mouat
BRONZ- Brady Letz, Gavin Mouat
AMTA MUSIC FESTIVAL RATINGS -For those who played more than one piece your name will be listed for each piece, be sure to check all ratings. CONGRATULATIONS!
SUPERIOR + Raquel Zipprich, Elizabeth Bertsch, Madilyn Harrison, Josiah Light,
Isaiah Martinez, Tyler Merritt, Julianna Mouat, Julianna Mouat,
SUPERIOR Vanessa Salazar, Judith Sharbutt, Stefani Stovall, Bobby Stark,
Amelia Stark, Harrison Bertsch, Blake Casteix, Brady Letz, Brady Letz, Isaiah Martinez, Gavin Mouat, Nicole Mouat, Nicole Mouat
SUPERIOR - Eloy Velez, Vanessa Salazar, Judith Sharbutt, Bailey Griffin
EXCELLENT + Stefani Stovall, Bailey Griffin, Bailey Griffin, Frankie Beckendorf
EXCELLENT Charlie Fischer
NATIONAL MUSIC CLUBS FEDERATED Jr. FESTIVAL
SUPERIOR + Frankie Beckendorf
CONGRATULATIONS!!! Accepted to AMTA Piano Team and participating in playing at TMTA Convention in Arlington, Texas are: Blake Casteix, Stefani Stovall, Bailey Griffin and Frankie Beckendorf.
THANK YOU!!! Thank you to Blake Casteix, Stefani Stovall and Julianna Mouat for working at AMTA Music Festival as a page. We couldn't do it without our student workers. Thanks also to Bailey Griffin for her participation representing the studio in the AMTA Piano Solo Contest held March 6th.
UPCOMING EVENTS! Mark your calendars NOW!!!
AMTA Artwalk at the Grace Museum- April 8th. Number of students participating may be limited. Let me know NOW if you wish to participate in this fun event.
AMTA Recital April 25th- Studio Participation limited extremely limited. If you are asked to participate on this recital it is a huge honor!
National Guild of Piano Teachers Auditions Week of May 10th-14th- Students should be working hard. Fourteen students have been registered for a National Program. This is an adjudicated event. A National Program consist of 10 or more pieces by memory with scales and chords for each piece. Students will be excused from school for the alloted time to participate in this event.
SPRING AWARDS RECITAL will be held at Hardin-Simmons University Woodward Dellis Recital Hall Friday May 14th 7:30 p.m.. Reception following.
AMTA Showcase Concert Benefiting Harmony Family Services: Abilene Civic Center June 7th, 7:30 p.m.. All students are encouraged to attend. Blake Casteix, Stefani Stovall, Frankie Beckendorf and Bailey Griffin will be participating.