The general meeting for this month will be held on Tuesday, November 13 starting at 7 p.m. at:

Please note: Frank and Camille's will now be closing at 8 p.m. The meeting must begin promptly.

The Executive Committee will meet prior to the general meeting at 5 p.m. at the Carle Place Diner, on the northeast corner of Old Country Road and Glen Cove Road.

Due to the great reception received at our March 2011 meeting, this month's technical will again be given by Arlan Harris, RPT of the New York City chapter. Arlan has over 30 years experience as a piano technician. Formerly of Steinway & Sons in New York, Arlan worked in the well known basement of Steinway Hall in the 80’s, then worked as a liaison for Steinway & Sons as an independent contractor for 12 years as a Concert Piano Technician, Educator, Troubleshooter in Latin and South America. He has worked in the majority of major venues as well as serving artists and tours. Arlan was the Director of Technical Division for Faust Harrison Pianos for 6 years and Director of Technical Division and Concert/Artist Services with Klavierhaus for three years. He regularly assists concerts and recordings in New York City and frequents major venues such as Lincoln Center , Carnegie Hall, and Town Hall. Arlan combines “in the trenches” knowledge and experience combined with a holistic approach to solving problems using a wide variety of tools and techniques. A few of the many artists Arlan has worked with include: Vladimer Feltsman, Ivgenni Kissen, Oscar Peterson, Chick Corea, Angela Hewitt, James Levine, Louis Lortie, etc… Arlan is currently owner of Arlan Harris Pianos and Service and the Arlan Harris Piano Salon in Westchester, NY.

The topic for Arlan's presentation is an all new class given at this year's MPT convention given in Salt Lake City, entitled "Tech Corner: Tips for the Trade." Due to the short time available, the usual technical will be reduced somewhat, but will offer some good ideas and techniques to common situations! This class goes over items that are new or not discussed in previous classes, and will be introducing a few new ideas picked up the past year as well!

Our December meeting will be our annual Holiday Party, to be held on the first Tuesday of the month, December 4, 2012 at 7:00 PM at:

Jonathan's Restaurant
3000 Jericho Turnpike
Garden City Park, New York 11040
(516) 742-7300

The full-course dinner is $45 per person (including tax and tip) with a cash bar. We hope everyone will plan to attend. Further details will appear in next month's newsletter. Please send your reservations/payment to our treasurer:

Paul Keogler
C/O Dancing Ivories
11 Washington Avenue
Bay Shore, NY 11706

Please R.S.V.P. to Michael Slavin, RPT at: (516) 781-8888 or slavinpiano@aol.com, so that we may provide the caterer with a headcount for seating arrangements. Thank you.