I read with interest the account of Nigel Perry's connection with the
family who had never heard a reproducing piano.  When the father
actually heard a properly regulated reproducing piano he was moved.
There are probably a number of people who would become interested in
the culture of another epoch if exposed.  They would soon find that the
musicians and engineers working a century ago were equally as capable
the musicians and engineers of today ... maybe even a bit better!

If MMD readers have a friend who would be interested in a complimentary
copy of the AMICA Bulletin (actually a magazine), you may send me their
name and mailing address.  The Bulletin carries articles and pictures
of many instruments as well as articles on rolls and artists.

Email me at shazam32@earthlink.net.geentroep (deleting geentroep).    
Messages go through a spam blocker, but will reach the intended target
within a few hours.

Bill Chapman
AMICA Membership Secretary
53685 Avenida Bermudas
La Quinta, CA 92253-3586
(760-564-2951)