IB Crafts Prestigious Custom Award for Steinway & Sons

Inspired Bronze recently created a one-of-a-kind sculpture in bronze for Steinway & Sons. In the Presence of a Master was recently presented to the East Tennessee State University School of Music in recognition of their commitment to excellence by providing their students and faculties with all Steinway & Sons pianos.  

Inspired Bronze modeled the custom bronze sculpture design after the iconic Steinway Model D Concert Grand Piano. This piece, ‘In the Presence of a Master,’ incorporates a student sitting at the piano with his instructor standing beside him. The Grand Piano was digitally sculpted 3D rendering technology, the student and instructor models were created using a mix of digital sculpting and traditional clay sculpture. This design was presented to the East Tennessee State University School of Music recognized as an “All Steinway School.”  

“We are honored that Steinway & Sons has selected Inspired Bronze to create this highly complex sculptural design. We take great pride in our custom one-of-a-kind designs and this unique sculpture was especially thrilling to create,” says Inspired Bronze President.

“This most distinctive sculpture captures the essence of a key relationship that goes straight to Steinway’s heart,” said Ron Losby, President, Steinway & Sons -- Americas. “The strong bond forged between a college student and music teacher, recreated in amazing detail by Inspired Bronze, vividly brings our magnificent Model D concert grand piano to life. It is a unique symbol of excellence synonymous with the highest standards of quality that have guided Steinway & Sons since 1853.”

The All-Steinway School designation is given to an institution directly by Steinway & Sons. An Inventory Analysis must be submitted to Steinway & Sons before approval can be granted. All-Steinway Schools demonstrate a commitment to excellence by providing their students and faculties with the best equipment possible for the study of music. All the pianos owned by the institutions are designed by Steinway & Sons.