National convention

Dear PTG Colleagues,

You will soon be receiving a brochure full of information about the

upcoming 50th Annual PTG Convention and Technical Institute and the

special events planned to celebrate the great accomplishments of our

organization and our industry.

We are thrilled to be part of this 50th Anniversary celebration and sincerely hope

that you plan to join us June 20 24, 2007 in Kansas City.

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Catch a sneak peek at the 2007 PTG Convention & Technical Institute by visiting

the convention website at www.ptg.org/conv/2007. The Institute searchable

database includes a full listing of classes, instructors, days and times.

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It will be hard to choose between the tremendous educational opportunities

available to all of you. You especially will not want to miss the premier of the

Manufacturers Showcase and Panel Discussion.

Continuous displays of pianos - Pianos built from 1957 to 2007 were chosen

to represent the most unusual and greatest pianos of the last 50 years.

Mini-concerts - 10-15 minutes long and scheduled during class breaks from

Wednesday through Saturday afternoon.

Panel discussion - Led by experts representing a variety of manufacturers and

featuring an interactive discussion of innovations in piano technology of the

past 50 years.

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There are 24 NEW classes, the return of last year's popular skills stations, a new set

of the multi-session (and even multi-day) classes, fast and to-the-point Mini-Tech classes,

and more of what you need for your continued professional development. Many of the

most fascinating offerings have limited enrollment, so register early!

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PLUS, a free Golden Hammer Banquet ticket comes with every paid convention

registration! >From the Tuesday night spectacular opening to the array of free

concerts with nationally known artists to the special historical touches, this is

an event that will never come again.

Start planning now and when your brochure arrives, be one of the first to

join us. Save money by registering before May 15. See you in KC!

The Institute Team

Malinda Powell, Institute Director

Melanie Brooks, Assistant Director

Ward Guthrie, Assistant Director

Jeff Hickey, Assistant Director

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