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Piano Available

A generous family from Woodbridge, Virginia recently contacted the Academy about gifting their Conover Player piano to a good home, including 317 rolls that may be used. If anyone is interested in accepting this gift, please contact us ASAP.

The piano is approximately 110 years old and is free of charge; however, the family requests the recipient to pay for the moving expense, which averages around $250-300 (when using a professional piano moving company) depending on the distance traveled, number of stairs involved, etc. Also, acoustic pianos usually require a tuning from a professional piano tuner after a move as well. 

If you think you have a need (and a space) for this piano, it’s a great opportunity to look into. We will handle this on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please email us at [email protected]  (no phone calls please) and put “Piano Available to Good Home” in the subject (or simply Reply to the Newsletter email). A recipient will be matched as soon as possible.

Please note that these opportunities typically come up several times throughout the year, so keep checking the Academy Newsletter!

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Community Outreach

Connecting with the Community: MCAA at Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

On Tuesday, November 5th, longtime Teaching Artist Dr. Ina Mirtcheva Blevins, along with Executive Director Mary Lechter and Instruments in the Attic Coordinator Dr. Samantha Clarke, visited with participants from the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, sharing the many facets of the Academy and how it serves as a connection between George Mason University, The College of Visual and Performing Arts, The Reva & Sid Dewberry Family School of Music, and the community.

The presentation started with a lovely performance by special guests Dr. Estrella Hong (MCAA Piano faculty) and her daughter, Academy student Victoria. As an added treat, members of Dr. Blevins’ Beginner and Intermediate Piano for Adults 55+ shared kind words about their experiences with MCAA, and performed pieces they are working on in class.

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Piano Available

Chickering Upright Piano Available for Good Home

A generous family from Fairfax Station, VA recently contacted the Academy about gifting their Chickering upright piano to a good home. If anyone is interested in accepting this gift, please contact us ASAP.

The piano is approximately 84 years old and is free of charge; however, the family requests the recipient to pay for the moving expense, which averages around $250-300 (when using a professional piano moving company) depending on the distance traveled, number of stairs involved, etc. Also, acoustic pianos usually require a tuning from a professional piano tuner after a move as well. 

If you think you have a need (and a space) for this piano, it’s a great opportunity to look into. We will handle this on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please email us at [email protected] (no phone calls please) and put “Piano Available to Good Home” in the subject (or simply Reply to the Newsletter email). A recipient will be matched as soon as possible.

Please note that these opportunities typically come up several times throughout the year, so keep checking the Academy Newsletter!

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Cunningham Piano Available to a Good Home

A generous family from Great Falls, VA recently contacted the Academy about gifting their Cunningham grand piano to a good home. If anyone is interested in accepting this gift, please contact us ASAP.

The age of the piano is unknown and is free of charge; however, the family requests the recipient to pay for the moving expense, which averages around $250-300 (when using a professional piano moving company) depending on the distance traveled, number of stairs involved, etc. Also, acoustic pianos usually require a tuning from a professional piano tuner after a move as well. Note from the owner: “The Piano is on the main floor, which is 6 steps up from the driveway.  No significant turns or maneuvers.  The front door and hallways are large.”

If you think you have a need (and a space) for this piano, it’s a great opportunity to look into. We will handle this on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please email us at [email protected]  (no phone calls please) and put “Piano Available to Good Home” in the subject (or simply Reply to the Newsletter email). A recipient will be matched as soon as possible.

Please note that these opportunities typically come up several times throughout the year, so keep checking the Academy Newsletter!

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Wurlitzer Piano Available to a Good Home

A generous family from Alexandria, VA recently contacted the Academy about gifting their Wurlitzer upright piano to a good home. If anyone is interested in accepting this gift, please contact us ASAP. 

The piano is approximately 45 years old and is free of charge. The family has offered to cover $300 of the moving expenses. Moving expenses averages around $250-300 (when using a professional piano moving company) depending on the distance traveled, number of stairs involved, etc. Acoustic pianos usually require a tuning from a professional piano tuner after a move as well. 

If you think you have a need (and a space) for this piano, it’s a great opportunity to look into. We will handle this on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please email us at [email protected]  (no phone calls please) and put “Piano Available to Good Home” in the subject (or simply Reply to the Newsletter email). A recipient will be matched as soon as possible.

Please note that these opportunities typically come up several times throughout the year, so keep checking the Academy Newsletter!