First Baptist Church Of New Orleans Aquires Steinway Model D
This week, First
Baptist Church of New Orleans' almost 4 year initiative to replace an aging
concert grand in their sanctuary culminated with a trip to the Steinway &
Sons factory in Queens, NY. Since Steinway pianos are hand crafted as
individuals as opposed to mass produced pianos, Steinway gives piano purchasers
who are considering performance pianos (Model D or Model B) the option to come
directly to the factory to hand-pick a piano that best meets their preferences.
Because each piano is created individually over a period of one year, the sound
of each piano can be very different. This is one of the reasons that the
Steinway piano is the most in-demand piano on the concert stage. 98% of concert
artists worldwide demand Steinway because of the tone, touch, and versatility
that this hand crafted process promotes in each instrument.
In attendance to
select the new Steinway Model D concert grand piano were Associate Pastor of
Worship and Music Robert Comeaux, church pianist Kirk Branch, and church
organist John Thibodaux. "We looked at several different pianos, and although
the Steinway was not the least expensive choice, it was the best instrument to
invest in for the long term", says Comeaux. After taking a tour of the Steinway
factory Tuesday morning, the selection committee made quick work of narrowing
down the right piano. Church pianist Kirk Branch says, "all of the pianos were
beautiful, but I think we found one that will ultimately be the best fit for our
congregation."
The new piano will
be debuted at the ever growing annual "Keyboards at Christmas" event due in part
to assistance from The Steinway Society of New Orleans. The Steinway Society
will make its largest single recipient contribution in its history as a cash
donation of over $11,000. This non-profit organization has contributed in
excess of $150,000 to local schools, churches, cultural arts organizations,
non-profit organizations and individuals in need in the form of cash endowments,
matching cash grants, scholarships and placement of instruments. The
"Keyboards at Christmas" event will be held at First Baptist Church of New
Orleans on Sunday December 6th. Please find additional detail concerning the
event at: http://www.fbno.org/event/2009-12-06-keyboards-at-christmas-09/.
Hall Piano Company
and The Steinway Society of New Orleans would like to congratulate First Baptist
Church of New Orleans on acquiring a world class concert piano that will serve
the congregation in worship for many years to come.
"My friendship with the Steinway piano is one of the most important and beautiful things in my life."
