Institutional Services
Through its Institutional Division, Sherman Clay services well over one hundred institutions of higher learning, more than eighty symphony and arts organizations and thousands of churches throughout Western Washington, Oregon, Northern California, Arizona and Texas. The range of services encompasses technical services, inventory analysis, educational programs, piano replacement, and Concert & Artist services.
Working with the Sherman Clay Group, we are able to supply you with the finest pianos in the world, special leasing, financing and fund raising support programs and extraordinary service to ensure your investment in new instruments remains sound for years to come. Depending on the geographical area of your institution, our new piano offerings include Steinway - Western Washington, Oregon, Northern California and Arizona (Phoenix north to the Utah border), Yamaha - Houston, Texas area, Henry F. Miller - Washington, Oregon, California, Arizona and Texas and Roland Digital pianos and labs - Western Washington, Oregon, Northern California and Arizona. We are also able to supply you with all brands of quality pre-owned pianos in all areas.
All-Steinway School ProgramAll-Steinway Schools demonstrate a commitment to excellence by providing their students and faculty with the finest instruments possible for the study of music. Across the world, 99 esteemed institutions hold the title All-Steinway School.
Inventory AnalysisThis is a necessary first step, done in conjunction with the institution's piano technician. The Inventory Analysis includes an inspection and evaluation of the entire inventory, complete with a report listing condition, market value, and recommendations for repair and/or replacement. This service is provided by Sherman Clay at no cost to you.
The Institutional Ownership PlanThe innovative program enables your college or university to increase its inventory of new pianos within even the most demanding budgets. Payments can be customized and structured to fit your budget cycles and fundraising campaigns.
The Keys to Sound SuccessSix, proven turnkey fundraising programs drawing from other fundraising success stories around the world. We will consult with you to provide further customization to suit your needs.
Maintenance, Rebuilding and Restoration ServicesWith the information supplied by the inventory analysis, Sherman Clay can help institutions design an ongoing maintenance program, which can extend the useful life and preserve financial resources. If complete rebuilding is in order, two options are offered for Steinway Pianos: Sherman Clay works with complete rebuilding shops utilizing factory-trained technicians and Steinway parts exclusively. As an alternative, the Steinway Restoration Center in New York is also available.
Piano ReplacementAfter determination of needs and priorities in piano use, the inventory evaluation will include a multi-year plan for piano replacement. The investment in quality pianos has been shown to pay off in financial as well as musical benefits. The appreciation in value and longer-term use provide real savings to the institution. Steinway, Yamaha and Henry F. Miller pianos have a history of financial appreciation and long life, as well as established professional acceptance. With a combination of quality pianos, quantity institutional pricing, trade-in options, and a new institutional lease program, the school or church can greatly improve its piano inventory in a manner which is truly economical, both short term and long term.
Institutional ServicesSherman Clay is dedicated to helping you design a comprehensive technical program to best care for your world class performance instrument.
Contacting your local Sherman Clay Institutional Professional is simple
In Western Washington, Oregon and Arizona, contact Leng Tshua at leng_tshua@sclay.com
In Northern California, contact Chris Hepp at chris_hepp@sclay.com
In Texas, contact Betty Tinney at betty_tinney@sclay.com