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Future of the Mechanical Music: Postage Stamps
By Bob Moore

I think Tim Trager has come up with a great idea.  It only takes
a minute to print the letter he has suggested, and a postage stamp.

There are many enthusiasts out there who don't have instruments or do
rebuilding thinking that they have nothing to contribute to the cause
This is something we all can do.  Raising public awareness is the key
to keeping this hobby/business alive.

While this is a good step in the right direction, I firmly believe
that exposing the public to the instruments is important as well.
Seeing a picture of a player piano is nothing compared to pumping one.
Seeing a picture of a band organ is nothing compared to feeling your
patriotic soul being stirred by a thrilling march being boomed out by
one of the majestic instruments.  Seeing a picture of an orchestrion
is nothing to the feeling of wonder and amazement one experiences as
a snappy ragtime tune jumps out and grabs you.  The soft, soothing
melodies of the music box can never be replaced by a picture.

Band organ rallies, mall displays, exhibits at your local county fair
help bring the public up close and personal with these wonders.  Take
every opportunity you can to show your stuff.  It's good for all of
us and it's great fun for you.  Those who do not have instruments can
participate as well.  It takes a group effort to move the instruments
to and from the exhibit as well as man the exhibit.

AMICA, MBSI and other groups of enthusiast have a vested interest to
promote these events.  These groups will not survive if new members are
not created.  Dealers and restorers likewise need to promote interest
in mechanical music.  It's good for business.

Our European counterparts need to do their share as well.  Events like
the Dorset Steam Fair have proved popular.

The interest can grow if we encourage it.

Bob Moore
Orlando, Florida


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