

Local resident and friend of Ohio Christian University, Mr. Harry Canfield donated a beautiful Baldwin Model L grand piano to the University’s Music Department. According to Mr. Canfield, the piano was his wife Eileen’s favorite piano.
Eileen was a lifelong pianist who blessed many in her church as well as local nursing homes with her piano playing. A bronze plaque fixed to the instrument states the following sentiment, “This piano was a source of hours of listening pleasure for many of us and was Eileen Canfield’s prized possession. ‘To God Be The Glory’.”
Canfield’s decision to donate the piano was in harmony with his family’s desire that it be located in a place where it will continue to be a blessing in future years.
Music Department Chair John Anthony expressed the school’s gratefulness: “A special thanks goes to Professor of Piano Mary Jane Dean and her husband Gary Dean who worked tirelessly with Mr. Canfield in this project.”
The piano is located in the Ministry and Performing Arts Center small auditorium where many students, music faculty, and the community can enjoy it for years to come.
Thank you, Mr. Canfield and family, for this wonderful blessing!
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