"Overall it
was an
unbelievable
musical
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Recording artist and composer Kurt Bestor made a surprise guest appearance and performed at Keith Jorgensen’s Clavinova Festival in Orem, UT.

Hal Cowen of Jenkins Music hosted two Clavinova Festivals in 1997. The fall Festival took place entirely in their new piano superstore, Rosana Square, with an incredible 280 people participating. "We’ve always had large turnouts at our Festivals. Every year we try to improve on them, to be more accommodating," said Kathy Ganaden. One way Jenkins achieves this is by implementing a loaner program; teachers with 15 or more students registered in the Clavinova Festival are loaned a Clavinova for six to eight weeks leading up to the Festival. "Overall it was an unbelievable musical experience. The participants loved it," commented Hal.

Travis Mitchell of Keith Jorgensen’s presents three-year old Maurissa Weight who performed "Singing in the Rain" the first place award for her division.ka8.jpg (8984 bytes)

Jorgensen’s had 120 people taking part in their Clavinova Festival, with the first place winners from each division performing at the play-offs at the Mt. View High School auditorium. Attendees enjoyed a special treat when contemporary pianist, recording artist and Emmy Award winning composer, Kurt Bestor encouraged the participants and congratulated them on their performances before playing one of his own compositions. Bestor’s original scores have been featured on dozens of films and television themes, as well as for the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary.

 

 Jensen’s hosted its very first Clavinova Festival last Fall, drawing a tremendous turnout of 98 participants. Performers of all ages presented their favorite musical works in a wide variety of styles using the Clavinova digital piano. "There are many talented keyboard players of all ages and levels in our area," commented Alan Mueggenborg, Keyboard Sales Representative from Jensen’s."We feel it is important that these musicians be involved in this unique music festival and be given the opportunity to enrich their lives through music participation." The Festival included several door prizes, a free concert open to the community and a drawing for a free Clavinova CLP311, which went to Kristin McCart of Pond Creek.

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Teachers and students at Jensen’s first Clavinova Festival included (from left) Linda Smith, April Brown, festival coordinator Alan Mueggenborg, Deborah Cochran and Mame Janzen.

Since 1990 the Festivals have grown to over 75 dealers across the country hosting these unique events, according to Lori Frazer, coordinator of the Clavinova Festivals. Lori can be reached at 1-888-9YAMAHA. The Festival features the versatile Clavinova CVP series and showcases its student-friendly functions. The availability of software and styles make the CVP series a fun and obvious choice for piano teachers and students alike. In addition, the Festivals give participants an opportunity to meet people in the community who share their interest in music, and hear the way others are enjoying their Clavinova digital pianos.    green.GIF (51 bytes)

Doug and Barbara Lauts of Lauts’
Family Music Centers in Merritt Island, FL.
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