7th Annual Holiday Concert Thursday, December 3, 2009 6pm Featuring: The LeRoi Nickel Piano Duo & jazz/salsa pianist, Ramsey Embick; & The Portland Boychoir Free of Charge The Portland Boychoir will begin the concert with songs of the holiday season. This choir is unique as they are the only all-boy choir in the Portland-metropolitan area. It provides a choral setting where boys’ identity, personality, and self esteem are fostered by musical excellence. On a social level they learn how to interact with other boys in an empowering way. The musical training provides them with knowledge that will enrich their lives, both as performers and audience members.
Piano Rentals in Portland
Sherman Clay has been the first choice for anyone in need of a piano rental for over 139 years. In Portland, we continuously monitor the condition and age of our fleet of pianos to ensure that you are always playing on a wonderful instrument! We are not just limited to piano rentals in Portland; Sherman-Clay is also the largest retail piano company in America, and therefore we are always able to offer you the very best value. Whether you are seeking to rent a piano for an upcoming concert performance, or if you would prefer to try out a piano before making the choice to buy, Sherman Clay offers a variety of rental programs that will suit your needs.
Rent A Piano in Portland By The Month
At Sherman-Clay, we understand that some people would prefer to try out a piano before actually making the decision to purchase one. In Portland, we maintain a large inventory of excellent quality pianos that can be rented on a month-to-month basis. Speak to our Sales Professionals about our “try before you buy” program where you’ll be able to apply the piano rental fee toward the future purchase of a piano. Our rental programs make it easy to have a quality instrument in your home. For as low as $39.00 per month for a basic student piano, nobody beats Sherman Clay’s rental rates! We have a huge fleet of brand name pianos – a broad selection of consoles, performance uprights and even grand pianos. 503-775-2480; email: portland_rent_a_piano@sclay.com More about the concert pianists Pacific Northwest pianists, Timothy & Nancy LeRoi Nickel have championed the performance of original piano duet music for 30 years, with imaginative programming in recitals throughout the US and Europe. The Duo will be performing a mostly Mendelssohn concert, celebrating the 200th Anniversary of his birth. The program will include: Allegro Brillante, op 92, Variations in B flat major, Op 83 and a four hand arrangement written in Mendelssohn’s own hand of the Scherzo from “Midsummer Night’s Dream”, also on the program: Christmas music of Liszt & Persichetti. Events at Sherman Clay: http://www.shermanclay-portland.com/piano-concert-events How to Buy a Piano: www.steinway.com/buyers-guide Piano Buyer’s Guide How a piano works, selecting a piano, and servicing your piano.