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Winning A Grand Piano

Roy Creek Ranch Posted on June 19, 2026 by JimJune 19, 2026

Winning a concerto competition seemed like a fun challenge. Instead, it led to an unexpected opportunity, a historic 1893 Weber grand piano, and the beginning of a journey that would continue for more than forty years.

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Rebuilding another Piano – an 1893 Weber Grand

Roy Creek Ranch Posted on February 8, 2017 by JimSeptember 12, 2025
Weber Piano Project

In an earlier post about Rebuilding A Piano, I mentioned an older piano — A Weber 6-foot, 2-inch grand. I bought it from the University of Nebraska at Omaha after winning the James B. Peterson Concerto Competition. As part of … Continue reading →

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