Articles...by K&J
Kermit&Janice Allison opened Allison Piano Works in March of 1999, on Bach's birthday.
We are engaged in a full range of piano services. The many facets of the company include:
*Performance Services (churches and synagogues, weddings, funerals, private gatherings, etc.)
*Piano and Voice Instruction
*Piano Tuning and Repair
*Piano Moving
*Full Restoration Services
*Research and Appraisal Services
*Instrument Brokerage and Liquidation
Our backgrounds combine service through education, musicianship, and professional affiliation
to organizations that promote support to the community.
Janice moved to Florida in 1989 from Connecticut. Her priorities have always been as wife, mother, and professional educator. Having spent 10 years in the Special Education Department of the Volusia County School System prior to opening our company. Janice worked with physically and emotionally handicapped middle school students and specialized in self-contained EH classes.
Kermit moved to Florida in 1985 from New York. His musical background began at age 8 with
training through the Royal School of Church Music at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Long Island, New York. He began with voice training, tuning organs by age 10, cello training at age 10, Head Chorister by age 12, piano at age 14, and organ at 15. Professional music background includes:
Director of Music at St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, Morrinsville, New Zealand
Director of Music at Holy Child Episcopal Church, Ormond Beach, FL
Director of Music at All Saints Episcopal Church, Enterprise, FL
Director of Music at Grace Presbyterian Church, Palm Coast, FL
Currently-Director of Music at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, Palm Coast, FL
Performance background includes: instrumental and/or vocal performances in New Zealand, Canada, England, and the United States.
Currently, Allison Piano Works provides performance services for a variety of private and non-profit groups such as Flagler County Senior Services, the Salvation Army, and individuals
in the community. We provide a wide repertoire of professional performance services
for both sacred and secular occasions.
Having a large family denotes a vested interest in quality education.
We believe music has a positive influence on personal growth for all ages.
We look forward to serving you. Personal and professional references available upon request.