Available Pianos for MIC Families
If you are interested, please CONTACT THE DONOR DIRECTLY.
It is recommended that you request to see photos and play the piano in-person before agreeing to pay for any moving fees. if you have any questions, contact Linden Leman, Annual Fund & Donor Communications Manager, at lleman@musicinst.org.
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| Date Listed | Donor Name | Donor Contact | Piano Description |
| Oct 21 | Philip Schafer | pschafer@calamos.com, 630-940-7708 | Black Kawai BABY GRAND piano. Purchase in early 1990's. Has been after-market fitted with a Pianocorder system that no longer works but I have all the cassette tapes if desired. Some minor water stains on top of sound board but doesn't seem to affect quality of sounds as I"ve had it professionally tuned with no problems. |
| Oct 14 | William Benway | wrbenway@icloud.com, 773-743-8187 | Sohmer 34KG Transitional style Upright, ebony with bench. Serial #208155. |
| Oct 8th | Arunas Buntinas | arunas@butinas.com, 708-860-7402 | Kimball - Model: S435 - Serial Number: B67237 - Excellent Condition - located in Willow Springs |
| Sept 17th | Brad Ballast | bballast@mac.com, 312-560-8520 | Brand: Yamaha, Model: U1, Serial #J 3182366. "I have owned this piano since the early 1980s when it was purchased new. It is currently located in my apartment in Chicago. It was tuned annually and most recently in July. The piano is 48" high. |
| Sept 10th | Annette Kern | askdino@sbcglobal.net, 773-775-3752 | Hampton upright. Serial #: 406748. Cabinet in excellent condition and comes with original bench. All keys in working condition. No repairs needed. Tone quality good. ~ 55 years young! Original owner and never kept in a basement always in the home. Looking for a good home for it where it will be used and appreciated. May be willing to pay for the cost of the move depending on where it's going. |
| Sept 10th | Nina Kruse | 11.02.homesweet@gmail.com, (323) 841-8654 | It is a Sohmer & Co of New York, "Cabinet Grand" upright piano. It is in excellent condition, with no bad keys or pedals. Serial: 29344#5 |
| Sept 10th | Anne Richter | arichter112@gmail.com, 847-525-3941 | Wurlitzer upright. At least 60 years old, stored away from outside walls. Never moved. |
| Sept 8th | Eddie Chiu | echiu2@gmail.com, 832-302-1372 | Kimball upright in good condition, located in Chicago (zip 60608). |
| Sept 2 | Jeff Cercy | 224-456-1368, jeff.cercy@gmail.com | Steinway Essex (EUP-111R) upright piano. Kept in nice home and moved once . Played only a few times a year over last 7 years. |
| August 29 | Niels Emmerich |
847-393-6813 Niels.Emmerich@gmail.com |
Steger spinet located in Wilmette. Piano has three keys in need of repair but otherwise is in good working order. |
| August 28 | Michael Jehle | 312-343-0467, mjjehle@gmail.com | This is an upright (spinet) Acrosonic piano that is approximately 57 inches wide. Good condition but may need tuning. Also includes a matching wood bench that can hold sheet music. Located in Glenview. |
| August 5 | Evelyn Golds | 708-479-6928 | Hobart M Cable Upright Piano - 1940s, brown wood finish. It is in good condition but needs tuned. New owner must move it from home in Molkena, IL (near Tinley Park). Available until moving in early September. |
| July 2, 2025 | Pauline Oberland | 630-995-6415, paulineoberland@gmail.com | Hobart M Cable Upright Piano. We believe it was mfg in the late 1950's. Piano works, just needs cleaning and tuning. Located in Evergreen Park, IL |
| June 26, 2025 | Lawrence Stotts | 847-997-8430, Larrys113@aol.com | GULBRANSEN UPRIGHT PIANO in great condition. Located in Mount Prospect, IL. |
| May 20, 2025 | Mary O'Brien |
(815) 954-6345 |
Aeolan The Sting II Player piano Oak wood piano with both motor and manual pedals comes with oak piano bench and 20+ piano rolls Bought new in late 1990 and has been in our living room ever since. Last tuned approximately 5 years ago. I do not know the serial or VIN numbers. |
| May 14, 2025 | Tad Santos |
tadsan1@gmail.com |
Charles R Walter Upright #505020. Well maintained in suburban home but will likely need a checkup. Not sure of the model. If not exact, this is a comparable model- https://www.reederpianos.com/retail/cwalter1500.html. Donating after our mother passed. Well maintained by her. Could use tuning but will need it after moving anyway. Comes with the original bench. Additional pictures available. |
| May 1, 2025 | Samuel Gonzalez |
(312) 369-0626 |
P.A. Starck Piano Co. upright piano, serial #112819, manufactured around 1924. The piano has been stored indoors in a clean, climate-controlled home. It has been in the family for many years and belonged to my in-laws, who are now older and no longer use it. It’s been well cared for and appears to be in good cosmetic and functional condition with only minor wear. It hasn’t been tuned recently but all keys are present and in working order. |
| May 1, 2025 | Edgardo Jove |
joveedg@gmail.com |
Well-maintained Lyon Healy spinet piano located in Chicago. |
| May 6, 2025 | Kenny Lim |
847-409-9057, kennylim00@yahoo.com |
Wilmette, IL: It is old upright piano that working properly. The brand is Samick but model and serial numbers are unknown because I can't locate them and can not turn it around alone to look for them. It is located on 1st floor family room and easy to move out because there is no stairs and can be entered through garage directly. |