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Piano Relocation Program
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aboutPiano
Piano Relocation Program
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Click here to sponsor a piano Relocate your piano Request a piano
The “Why” of what we do
Helping connect used pianos with the next generation of music lovers
Beginning in Summer 2015, the Erie Philharmonic launched a program relocating pianos to schools and community centers across the region. With the start of the 2017-18 season, we opened up this program to now include individuals as well. Since that point, we have facilitated the relocation of more than 40 pianos to families from across the region.
Interested parties must fill out the request form (link above). All individuals who request a piano must be taking lessons privately or through a school/after-school program.
The Philharmonic will cover all moving expenses as well the cost of one initial tuning for the piano.
Please email maya@eriephil.org or call 814.455.1375, ext. 111 with all questions.
Please note: any piano relocated by the Philharmonic is not eligible to receive a tax deduction.
A gift of $300 today helps to offset the direct cost of this program for the Philharmonic. The cost of moving and tuning of each piano are real expenses incurred by the orchestra.
Even if you don't have a piano to relocate, your support of $300 can make a gift like this possible for a student in need! Write Piano Relocation Fund in the Acknowledgment Section on the "Donate Now" page:
Piano Recipients
Practice makes perfect!
Masha and Ulyana performing at an Erie Music Teachers Association (EMTA) concert in November
“Dear Erie Phil,
Taylor has been my piano student for about a year. She is very self-motivated in learning how to play; she is doing quite well with her lessons. At home, Taylor only had a keyboard to practice on and her mother had expressed interest in getting a real piano. She is now the recipient of a piano donated to her by the Erie Philharmonic. She will greatly benefit from this gift of music given to her. Thank you very much Erie Phil!”
“Dear Steve,
I just learned through my student, Rachel Karr, that the Erie Phil delivered a piano to her on Tuesday. She told me last night, at her lesson— she came in beaming! I wanted to thank you for all the time and effort you put into making this happen— it’s a logistical process as well as a philanthropic one, and I can just imagine the time, dedication, and coordination that went into making it happen. I can tell you that we celebrated at Rachel’s lesson yesterday by giving her a brand new piece of music to learn, one that sounds quite big and impressive— to complement her new sound at the instrument. Also, yesterday was the first time she came in and was able to actually pedal correctly— she had been learning on an electronic keyboard before and pedaling was just beyond us. But we licked the problem in one session yesterday— solved! And it’s all because she has a real instrument to work with.
Thank you again for your generosity.”
Are you looking for a piano?
Whether a school, community center or individual, fill out this donation request form and we'll work on connecting you with an instrument today!
Do you have a piano that needs a home?
Moving? Downsizing? Fill out our form and we'll work on finding a new home for your instrument.
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Piano Relocation Form
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Piano Relocation Form
Have a piano to Relocate? Use this form.
Please note - by submitting this form, the Erie Philharmonic does not guarantee to be able to accept your piano. Pianos will be relocated on a first come, first served basis. Pianos must be well maintained and in working order.
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Piano Donation Request Form
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Piano Donation Request Form