29 - 31 High Street · Caterham on the Hill · Surrey · CR3 5UE
29 - 31 High Street · Caterham on the Hill · Surrey · CR3 5UE
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On this page we feature piano-related local news and events that we hope will be of interest to our customers. If you would like an event included on this page then please get in touch and let us know.
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We held the first concert at The Arc in Caterham on May 11th.
This was also the first time the new Bechstein grand piano was used.
The evening went very well and we're pleased with the new venue.
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Local people will be familiar with The Arc Arts Centre situated on the Village Development (the old Barracks Site) in Caterham on the Hill. Although the Arc is a generally well-equipped for its activities, it did not have one crucial piece of equipment - a piano.
So here at Vivace Pianos, we decided to search out a worthwhile instrument to facilitate use for Theatre Workshops, Dance Groups, musical evenings – in fact anything requiring piano accompaniment.
After much searching – a Bechstein Model E 6’6” grand piano was found. It required a lot of restoration as well as French polishing etc. all of which has been carried out by Vivace Pianos. Funds have been raised by the sale of secondhand music as well as the proceeds of their last concert. Although the work is now complete, more fundraising is planned to cover the various associated costs.
The Bechstein which dates back to the end of the 19th Century belonged to a jazz pianist who lived locally. During WWII he was part of a band known as Jack Patrick & his Harmonic Syncopators. The piano has been donated by his son Allan as he does not play and the piano has been sitting idle since his father’s death some years ago.
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There will be two more concerts given by the Pupils & Teachers of Vivace Pianos
On May 11 & June 15 @ 7pm of course at the Arc.
All welcome – do come along – you will be surprised by the talent!
: £2.50 per adult – children free – all proceeds to the piano restoration fund.
Currently over 100 children & adults have piano lessons at Vivace’s custom-built teaching studios. For further details, please click on Lessons. Of course, if you have a query about anything to do with pianos, you will also find details here or better still, give us a ring and speak to us. There will be no 'mechanical voice' or options to select!
Please note our studios are also available for private hire during the day by anybody wanting to practice or teachers.
Vivace Pianos has been nominated in the Music Industries Association 2011 awards. This is in the category for the best independent music retailer in the U.K.
We listen to our customers needs and we work hard to provide the most appropriate answer for their requirements. This is the same for a sheet of music or a grand piano and increasingly our new range of guitar and other instrument accessories together with the best of service. Hopefully this nomination reflects this.
We are both pleased and proud to say that our new teaching rooms are completed and now in use.
These have enabled us to accommodate an ever-increasing number of pupils and to extend the lessons offered to now include guitar, ukulele and flute. We have spaces available for lessons on all of these instruments so please contact us if you would like to know more or wish to book.
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.jpg "Tandridge Concert 2nd July 2011")
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Vivien with Richard Stilgoe and Vivace pupil Ross Steventon at the recent Classical Concert in Caterham. Tickets had been sold through Vivace Pianos raising money for the Tandridge Community Fund which supports local organisations and individuals. Ross was receiving an award to further his piano playing dreams.
May 2011
Our annual Pupil and Teacher Concert took place on Friday, 13th May 2011. This was at the same venue as last year, the village hall, Woldingham. There were performances by pupils and teachers from Vivace Pianos.
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September 2010
We now stock a range of guitar accessories as a service to local customers. See our musical accessories page for more information.
November 2009
Some very brave adult piano pupils taking part in a recent concert.
September 2009
Local piano teachers meeting for a workshop with composer Pamela Wedgwood (shown left of photo), author of the 'Jazzin’ About' series and many others.
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Vivace Pianos, 29 - 31 High Street, Caterham on the Hill, Surrey, CR3 5UE, UK
Providing best quality pianos and value for money to our customers in London, Surrey, Sussex and Kent, including
Caterham, Chaldon, Kenley, Whyteleafe, Warlingham, Farleigh, Riddlesdown, Coulsdon, Woldingham, Purley, Hooley, Mersham, Reigate, Redhill, Nutfield, Merstham, Bletchingley, Godstone, Tandridge, Oxted, Biggin Hill, Sanderstead, Banstead, Woodmansterne, Chipstead, Kingswood, Selsdon, Croydon, South Croydon, South Park, Salfords, Horley, Hookwood, Burstow, Copthorne, Crawley, Gatwick, East Grinstead.
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