88 Keys to Inspiration
Giving access to music
The piano is an amazing product of the industrial revolution! Its history goes back to the end of the 18th century and much of the greatest music ever written was created for this instrument. The piano has enjoyed a steady place at the centre of many households as the centre for entertainment and family engagement. Although it has experienced some decline in popularity in the past fifty years, it is still at the heart of music performance and composition. Providing opportunities to place pianos into homes where the means to purchase them is not available gives joy to countless young people and their families.
Program Overview
88 keys to Inspiration is a collaborative program made possible between D&S Pianos and The
Aeolian. Both organizations and the community members that donate the pianos believe that
every child should have access to a quality education including a rich arts education. Therefore,
The Aeolian and D&S Pianos have joined efforts to form a music community-building program
bringing quality donated pianos back to life in new homes with young musicians.
88 Keys to Inspiration is about creating music learning opportunities for individual and
community growth through the arts. Pianos are donated through The Aeolian, a registered
charity. D&S pianos look after the initial assessment, tuning and delivering of these pianos to
the homes of applicant children and their guardians. By providing good quality used pianos to
homes of children who cannot afford them, this program fills the gaps between those having
access to a quality musical opportunity/education and those who would not otherwise.
Benefit to recipients
- A piano in great condition to serve the student for years of valuable practice
- The value of the donated pianos ranges from $400 to $5000
- D&S Pianos is also donating the following services with each piano donation. The average value of the listed services is between $500 and $600:
- Assessment of piano
- Initial tuning
- Delivery to recipient’s home
Rent The Aeolian
The Aeolian is a beautiful, unique, award-winning location to host your event.
While particularly renowned for its acoustic/live music presentations, the Aeolian is a versatile facility and can host all sorts of events from weddings and parties to conferences and fundraisers.
Give to Culture
Explore the arts. Support your community. Discover yourself.
The Aeolian relies heavily upon a strong base of community support that benefits many projects and events. All contributions, whether small or large, make a huge difference and will help sustain The Aeolian Musical Arts Association’s mission and future.