Welcome to our blog! Here’s a quick update on our summer.

June 2009

Certificates were awarded to four graduates at our Commencement Ceremony, June 26. The Alumni Weekend followed with a banquet, technical clinic and picnic attend by 28 alumni from across the country..

July 2009

We purchased a new KIA Soul Plus using funds from donors, alumni and Cash for Clunkers. To keep the new van safe, Board of Trustee member, Rick Porter asked Don Foss, All Star Rent- a- Fence for help. The result was an in-kind donation of permanent fencing and gates to provide vehicle security. Thanks Rick and Don!

August 2009

Board member, Duane Lansverk and a Vancouver Lions Club work team painted the interior of Evans Hall to get it ready for new student tenants. Thanks Duane and your Lions club! Vancouver Lions were Emil’s club – they have a strong tradition of support!

September

Our school year started on September 8 with the following enrollment: New students, Alan (CA) and Michelle (FL); Seniors Wilson (Haiti), Hy (WA), Mark (WA), Robert (SC) and Mark (MN). We have had plenty to be thankful for this month since four pianos on our showroom floor found new owners.

A Message from the Executive Director

Len Leger – Executive Director

Welcome to our Website!

Our School is celebrating its 60^th Anniversary (1949-2009). The atmosphere is very upbeat! It is an attitude of gratitude and optimism. We are grateful to our founder, Emil Fries, for his dedication to helping blind and visually impaired people overcome their challenge to become independent, productive citizens. His “can-do” spirit permeates our curriculum and our student body. We have the best Board of Trustees on the planet as our blog illustrates.  Our Alumni provide an on-going source of inspiration by achieving success in their careers. Thanks to the generous spirit of the community; we are self-sufficient – not on state or federal budgets. Perhaps most gratitude goes to our team of dedicated professionals, who go the extra mile every day to accomplish our goals even with difficult economic conditions. Everyone is welcome to visit the school to see our mission in action. Please call 360-693-1511 or email info@pianotuningschool.org. See you soon!