May 10, 2010

Dear Friends,

As a supporter of the Palace Theater, you know that music is an integral component of our presentations and education programs. Access to quality, premier grade pianos assists us in attracting top name talent and supports our efforts to develop bright, goal-oriented student performers, helping them achieve their dreams. In this spirit, we would like to share this announcement regarding a piano sale in cooperation with Yamaha Corporation of America.

Through a unique sponsorship program, we receive new Yamaha pianos to use free of charge for our presentations. Each year, these pianos are sold and replaced with new instruments. This year, an “OPEN TO THE PUBLIC” sale will be held at The Bushnell on Sunday, May 16, 2010. If you are in the market for a keyboard or piano, this is an excellent opportunity to play the instrument in our beautiful, acoustically sound venue.

In addition to the pianos used by the Palace Theater, a large selection of new and used upright, grand and digital pianos used by Goodspeed Musicals, The Centerbrook School and The Bushnell will be shown with brands by Yamaha, Mason, Kawai, Steinway, Baldwin, Ritmuller, Steinway, Clavinova and others, at prices significantly below retail value. All pianos are sold with warranties and at substantial discount.

As a supporter of the Palace Theater, you have the opportunity to arrange a private “preview and purchase” appointment. Yamaha, through its acting agent, Falcetti Music Company, has graciously offered to hold Appointment Only Days for supporters on May 14 and 15. Please call (877) 838-5031 to arrange your appointment or to recieve information about the sale. Appointments are recommended as all instruments are sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Additional information may be found at www.pianoevent.com.

We hope you appreciate this opportunity to explore ownership of a piano. Your purchase will allow the Palace Theater to continue to benefit from the Yamaha Institutional Piano Placement Program.

Thank you for your continued support of the Palace Theater.