ancouver

and 1997

band members with a
balanced = program - of
challenging nev: music works,
preat classics, exciting jazz
and fun pop pieces to form a
rounded music education.
The band allows young
fe a chance to take part
In theis community. it offers
them an opportunity for an
outstanding musical
experience and allows others
to enjoy their talents through
the band's performances.
‘Inv recogaltion of the
band's 65 years of service, the
’ West © Vancouver District
-Couscil has named the WVYB
"the official band of. the
District of West Vancouver" -
a highlight of. the countless
“.” awards and honours the band
- . has received over the years.
o> This season ' promises to
be an exciting. one for all
Jeveis of the West Vancouver
‘Youth Band.: Registration for
new band members will be on

Tuesday, September 9, '6:30-.

- 8:00,
Elementary. in
- Vancouver.

pm, at. trwin Park

West

PIANO BUYIN

i>.

I: you, or the primary user,
are a beginner, you may not
want to invest a lot of money in
your first plano. However, resist
the temptation to pick up an old
“klunker”. Piano prices vary widely
according to size, brand and
condition. A good reconditioned
beginner piano from a dealer
costs between 1400 and ‘3000. If
you are fust starting out a good
feature to ask for is a full trade up
allowance that will let you trade

up your plano at the price you
paid for a better one as your piano

ability grows.

The size of a piano ts
probably the single most
important facter influencing its
ional quality. The space a piano
takes up is also a factor in what

you choose, Uprights can be

classifiec in four sizes: Spinet 35-
40", Console 40-44", Studio 45-
48", and Full size 48-56", Grand
pianos sizes range from’ Baby
Grands 44- Sf Medium Grand
$'6"-7'4", ‘aid Concert Grand
74-98. The action of a grand

" plano is the most desirable to play
“1

oes A one-firne sale event only, through special

orengemeni with tha manvicciurer. Suppies

—

on,
however

certainly

not necessary

for the beginners. The action of a
spinet piano is the Icast desirable
in the upright piano and unless —
space Is a factor, it should be
avoided. English pianos with
“Bird Cage” type actions are to be
avoided without exception, even if
they are free.

Thete is nothing wrong with
wanting a good quality instrument
to look nice, so satisfy your self
with the look because you will
more than likely look at the piano
more than you play it.

Most plano warranties are
subject to’ climactic conditions.
Do not place your piano over a
heater, or too close to a fire
place, and definitely keep it out of
direct sun fight. A general rule |
suggest is not te place your plano
where you would become
uncomfortable for any length of
time.

RMT. after a teacher's name which i

JOIN THE
WEST.
- VANCOUVER
YOUTH BAND!»

can limited..: Order your piano today! en
" _e EXCLUSIVELY AT: Jj. ff
|: Ae He Beant Of Your Made...

) 483 W. Broadway, Voncouver Tet: 879-1983 |

REGISTRATION
SEPTEMBER 9TH
6:30 - 8:00 PM

IRWIN PARK
ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL

2455 HAYWOOD AVE.
WEST VANCOUVER

Our North Shore Agent
Troy Music Ltd.

1757 Capilano Rd. North Vancouver 988-9976 985-2580 Sales, Lessons, Rentals, Service

. | Musical Instrument Sales Rentals & Repairs
_> We also Buy Trade & Consign
’ Student ‘and Professional Musicai Equipment
Full Selection Methed and Popular Books - Guitar Tab

’ Professional Instruction On All Musical Instruments

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1985 Lonsdate Avenne
North Vancouver, 8C

«985-6612

! Northwest
1991 Main Street (4th & Main)
Vancouver, BC

e-mail: northwst @axionet.com

Students, Register Now for September
Plenty of Free Parking tel: 377-1 991