Frequently Asked Questions

Where is your office?

Our office is in the Epic Center at 359 S. Kalamazoo Mall, Suite 101, in downtown Kalamazoo. The Epic Center is at the corner of Lovell and Burdick, across the street from the Kalamazoo Gazette offices and across the street and just north of the State Theatre.

What is your phone number?

269/342-1166

What is your fax number?

269/342-0968

What are your office hours?

The Gilmore office is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST, weekdays.

What is your director’s name?

Daniel Gustin.

When does The Gilmore Keyboard Festival take place?

The Gilmore Keyboard Festival is a biennial event encompassing the last week of April and the first week of May.

Can I order tickets for the Festival before they go on sale to the public?

If you contribute $75 or more to The Gilmore, you may order advance tickets to all Festival events. Check out Support The Gilmore for more information.

How can I make a gift to The Gilmore?

See Support The Gilmore for more information.

Do you need volunteers?

Yes, during our biennial festival there are many volunteer opportunities. For more information, contact our director of operations, Juanita Nash. Or call 269/342-1166 or 800/347-4266.

Whom do I talk to about being in the Festival?

Our director, Daniel Gustin. Send a press packet with CD to him at The Gilmore, 359 S. Kalamazoo Mall, Suite 101, Kalamazoo, MI 49007-4843. Or call 269/342-1166 or 800/347-4266.

How do I apply to be a Gilmore Artist?

The Gilmore Artist is chosen through a noncompetitive process, with nominations from more than 200 nominators around the world. See Gilmore Artists for more information.

What kind of music is played at the Festival?

Classical, jazz and contemporary keyboard music is a part of the Festival’s lineup.

I just heard a wonderful pianist over the weekend. How do I recommend him for the Festival?

Please send information to our office (The Gilmore, 359 S. Kalamazoo Mall, Suite 101, Kalamazoo, MI 49007-4843). Or you may e-mail the information to our director, Daniel Gustin.

Do you have any employment openings at this time?

Not at this time, but you may send in a resumé and cover letter, and we will keep them on file.

Can you give me the name of a good piano teacher?

Our director of educational activities, Susan Lawrence, or our director of operations, Juanita Nash, would be happy to share the names of piano teachers. Call 269/342-1166 or 800/347-4266.

How do I donate my piano to The Gilmore or, through The Gilmore, to a worthy young pianist?

Director of Operations Juanita Nash can help you. Call 269/342-1166 or 800/347-4266.

How do I obtain information about educational programs at The Gilmore?

See Educational Programs.

Where are the Sunday Rising Stars Recitals performed?

Recitals are at the Wellspring Theatre on the second floor of the Epic Center. The Epic Center is at the corner of Lovell and Burdick/Kalamazoo Mall, across the street from the Kalamazoo Gazette offices, and across the street and just north of the State Theatre.

Who is in charge of your public relations and marketing?

Carol Janowicz is director of public relations and marketing.

Calendar

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June 2008