The general meeting for this month will be held in person at Paul Keogler's shop on Tuesday, May 20 (note that this month's meeting is on the third Tuesday of the month) starting at 7 p.m. at:

Dancing Ivories
11 Washington Avenue
Bayshore, NY 11706
(631) 242-0963
(Across from the Deer Park LIRR Station)

This month's technical class will be presented by Paul Keogler.
Topic: Types of Fasteners in Pianos: their application and design, sizes, material, and grades.

• Using in wood and metal applications
• Grade selection
• Correct tooling to install
• Proper clearance and pilot holes

Please bring a folding chair if you want to sit as there are only two available.

For those who want to go for dinner before the meeting we will meet at 5 p.m. at Dancing Ivories.

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As is his wont, Michael Slavin has come up with some interesting piano items. The New York Times reported on the Frick Collection's selection of a new piano for the auditorium: Selecting a Steinway

And what is this guy doing? Trying to play Beethoven’s Floor Elise?