Union of European Piano Tuners and Technicians Associations
| Europiano is an association of 17 independent national piano tuners' and technicians' associations. Its main purpose is to provide a forum for piano technology professionals in Europe, supporting their professional and commercial interests and making the best possible contribution to preserving the cultural value of keyboard instruments and their music. Every quarter, the association publishes important news and technical articles on various topics in piano making in its magazine. It organises a congress every three years in one of its member countries. A key task is the training and continuing professional development of members. The association offers seminars and exams for members who do not have the opportunity to attend state schools and take exams. Europiano was founded in Ludwigsburg in 1950 and is registered at the Chamber of Commerce in Herdern, Switzerland, under number CHE-100.340.927. The members of the Europiano associations meet at several occasions: |
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The executive committee
Consists of the president, three vice presidents, the treasurer and the secretary. The executive committee has meetings on a regular basis 3 – 4 times a year. All elected representatives and committee members are working voluntarily. The only paid staffs is the secretary and the editor of the magazine “Europiano”. All official actions and documentation is presented in the three official languages of Europiano: English, German and French.
Europiano is less tight than similar organizations elsewhere in the world. It is more like a partnership. Our greatest challenge is the many different languages within Europe. But throughout more than six decades, a firm and enduring willingness from its members has helped Europiano overcome this. In a nut shell, - this is the purpose of the union Europiano.