Silent Auction Items
Music Classes, Lessons, Instruments, and Paraphenalia
Bobelock 1003 Violin Case
Value: $160
This outstanding lightweight violin case has a styrofoam core, an attached cover with music pocket, suspension, four bow holders, and velour lining. From Ifshin Violins.
Donor: Ifshin Violins
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Jay Haide Violin Bow & Accessories
Value: $376
This is a wonderful bow from the Jay Haide line, known for their hand-made instruments from quality seasoned maple and spruce. Highlight your music with a pack of tempo tape and ultimate microfiber cleaning cloth.
Donor: Ifshin Violins
Balter Violins
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Jacques Poullot Violin Bow
Value: $2,600
Steeped in the history and art of fine bow making, Jacques Poullot’s bows from France are known around the world. A fabulous opportunity!
Donor: Ifshin Violins
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Five Music Theory Tutoring Sessions
Value: $200
Five 30- to 45-minute music theory tutoring sessions with Drew Wheeler, Crowden parent with a handy PhD in Music Composition and Theory. For adults or kids!
Donor: Drew Wheeler
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Piano Lessons or Vocal Coaching
Value: $150
Two one-hour or four half-hour sessions of piano lessons or vocal coaching with Crowden’s very own Kerrilyn Renshaw.
Donor: Renshaw Music Studio
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Piano Tuning
Value: $185
Photo © Rachel Post
One in-home piano tuning service (tuning to A-440) from Callahan Piano Service.
Donor: Callahan Piano Service
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Piano Lessons, Music Theory, or Piano Accompaniment
Value: $320
Four hours of your choice: piano lessons, music theory, or piano accompaniment.
Donor: Megumi Miyata Woodruff
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Knight Model 110 Professional Studio piano
Value: $5,620
This is a brand-new Knight Model 110 Professional Studio piano in polished ebony finish, with matching artist adjustable bench. The Knight Piano Company manufactures instruments combining modern technology and well-established engineering techniques. These precision instruments offer an unlimited spectrum of sound with a rich thick bass, responsive action, ease of playing, and streamlined, stylish design. A piano that will give years of pleasure and pride in the gift of music! The Knight Piano Company was founded in 1936 by Alfred Knight in London, England.
Donor: R. Kassman, Purveyor of Fine Pianos
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Balter Violins – Violin Package
Value: $191
All the little extras you need for your violin are right here—a stand, shoulder rest, bow case, tempo tape, and two microfiber cleaning cloths.
Donor: Balter Violins
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Balter Violins – Viola Package
Value: $68
All of your viola accessory needs are met right here in one package! A viola shoulder rest, site music light, tempo tape, and two microfiber cleaning cloths.
Donor: Balter Violins
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Introductory Beginner Group Violin Lesson with Piano Accompaniment
Value: $300
The successful bidder and up to four friends will be treated to an introductory lesson on the violin. Experience what it feels like to play a string instrument for the first time. Once everyone is "set up" and ready to fiddle, we will invite accompanist extraordinaire Miles Graber to play a few tunes with us. Light refreshments to follow.
Donor: Lisa Grodin, Miles Graber
Restrictions: Mutally agreeable date.
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Handmade Mahogany Music Stand
Value: $525
Beautiful mahogany wood. Incredibily graceful and elegant. Made by Ivan Stern of Marin County.
Donor: Roland Feller – Violins
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Cello Stand
Value: $185
Beautifully carved wooden stand with padding.
Donor: Balter Violins
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