International Association of Piano Builders and Technicians (IAPBT)
The convention will be held in Brisbane, Queensland
from 9th to 13th September 2009
Please note :- Ron Overs piano is now going to be an Upright Piano !
Join us for the 2009 International Association of Piano Builders and Technicians convention, to be held in Brisbane, Queensland - Australia’s sunshine state. This convention is to be held in conjunction with the Australasian Piano Tuners and Technician Association’s Convention.
The convention boasts countless lectures and seminars on all technical aspects of pianos from basic repairs, tuning and voicing to major rebuilds. Engage in discussions on problems and new ideas whilst enjoying the many piano displays. Browse through the tools and piano materials that will be on sale. Interpreters will be on hand during the IAPBT meetings and seminars for those who require this service.
Bring the family and they can enjoy Brisbane’s galleries, museums, wildlife parks, markets, shopping and fine local cuisine. Delight in our new “Wheel of Brisbane” and other such landmarks as the StoryBridge, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and Steve Irwin’s Australia Zoo; even Supernatural spooky tours are on offer. Brisbane is rich in natural beauty, so you can explore our river, bay, parklands, forests and mountains. Or you can just soak up the beautiful beaches which are a short drive North and South of the City. We have something to please everyone so make a holiday out of this fine event.
So renew acquaintances from convention 2007 and create new ones in 2009.
Come to Brisbane where the saying goes - beautiful one day, perfect the next, and help us in celebrating the 300th yr since the completion of the first piano.
Calling all Piano Tuners from the north, south, east and west.Join us in the ‘Land Down Under’, Queensland, Australia, for the 16th International Association of Piano Builders and Tuners Convention 2009.This Convention will be held in conjunction with the Australasian Piano Tuners and Technician Association’s Convention.
2009 is a big year with Queensland turning 150 years old and 300 years since Bartolomeo Cristofori builds the first piano.
What can you expect?
Launch of the Ron Over’s Protype Upright piano plus keynote lecture
Display of early pianos and keynote lecture by Peter Roennfeldt and Stephen Emmerson (Qld Conservatorium History and Early Music lecturers)
Lectures by:{R Jolly CAN} Voicing: from dummies to concert ,{C Bolduc CAN } Replacing Bridge capping & Pin block installation,{D Jenkins NZ} Soundboard installation & Grand Damper Replacement , {R. Potter USA} Bakers Dozen of Don’ts and Boo Boos & Its all about the Jack, {Pheonix Hearing AUST} Protecting Your Hearing ,{B. Clark USA} New technology – Carbon Fiber parts , {D. Reyburn USA}RCT Beginners & Advanced classes ,{MPA – Kawai JAP} The set up and installation of a Kawai grand piano, Making of a Shigeru piano ,{Dan McElrath ALASKA }Concert tuning , preparation and voicing , {M. Bolsius AUST} Dampp-chaser installation , {A. Vartoukian AUST} Tuning and Passing the APTTA Exam, {K. Cooper & M. Ryan AUST} Preparing for the ARPT exam, Plus lectures from Abel, Schimmel,Piano Disc.
NB: Not all lecture titles confirmed at time of printing
·Interpreters will be provided for the IAPBT convention
·There will be displays of Pianos, as well as tools and piano materials
·Piano recital by Michael Keiran-Harvey, Australian concert pianist
·Renew acquaintances from Convention 2007 and make new ones at Convention 2009
·Great food and opportunity to try the local beer, rum and wine
·Activities available for partners.
·We are even trying to organise Fire Works.
The state of Queensland is known for its’ great weather and is called the Sunshine State, while the capital, Brisbane, has the arts, entertainment, cultural attractions, al-fresco dining and great shopping.Climate is sub-tropical with the September temperatures ranging from 15 to 24 degrees Celsius.A great place to holiday if you have the opportunity after or before the convention.Well the saying goes, “Beautiful one day, Perfect the next.”
·The state animal is the Koala and the state flower is the Cooktown Orchid.
·A great place to holiday.So consider staying a bit longer after the conference.
See You Here!!
Kerry Cooper
President IAPBT
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For guests living outside of Brisbane and around the world the following link will help with booking accommodation for the convention
