The Institutional Sales Department at Fields Pianos, Home of Steinway, has the distinct privilege of serving the needs of fine arts, educational, and performance venues of Orange County and surrounding areas. Pianos and keyboards in both private and public institutions are often in need of maintenance and in poor repair for far too long and similar to an outdated computer, not a satisfactory method of higher education. Steve Likens, Director of Institutional Sales, has been in the piano industry for over 30 years and has worked closely with educators, performers, administrators, pastors, retirement communities, restaurants, hotels, cruise lines, and nightclubs to find ways to upgrade pianos in various venues. Within the last 5 years, the following non-educational institutions have chosen Steinway as their piano of choice – a decision that indicates their desire for musical excellence as well as a sound investment:
- Walt Disney Concert Hall
- Santa Monica Broad Stage
- Renee and Henry Segerstrom Performing Arts Center
For an educational institution, Steinway pianos attract the finest faculty and students, and confirm the commitment to excellence of their music program. The rich, unrivaled sound and the incomparable tone and touch of a Steinway piano inspires students to not only realize their artistic dreams, but also to develop their talents, and also best prepares them to perform at the highest level in the professional world.
Recently The Colburn School, Cal-State Fullerton, Santa Monica College, Irvine Valley College, Pasadena City College, and Cal-Tech have all made the decision to invest in Steinway pianos for their academic facilities. Colleges such as USC, UCLA and UCI have also chosen Steinway and Steinway designed pianos as the cornerstone of their music education programs.
Steve, or one of his associates, can prepare an inventory analysis workbook for your institution a tool that can be studied and utilized in presentations geared toward raising the funds needed for replacing and updating an institution’s keyboard instruments. Acquiring this assessment is often the first step on the path towards replacing or reconditioning the existing inventory. Choosing to become an All-Steinway School can be possible within even the most demanding capital and operating budget constraints. To this end, the institutional sales department is available to furnish fund-raising plans and special lease options each geared specifically toward institutions both public and private. Once a plan is in place, we have the experience to help you reach your goals.
Colleges and universities across the United States and the world choose to devote themselves entirely to Steinway. All-Steinway Schools, as they are termed, demonstrate an enhanced commitment to excellence by providing their students and faculties with the best equipment possible everywhere from the practice room to the recital hall. The only pianos owned by these institutions are designed by Steinway & Sons.
You’ll note that among these prestigious All-Steinway Schools are two in the L.A. area:
- Pomona College in Claremont, CA
- Westmont College in Montecito, CA
The sky is the limit schedule your institution’s inventory analysis today!