Institutions

The EPIC Partnership

The Elite Performing Instrument Collection — a unique institutional program that gives qualifying institutions access to elite Shigeru Kawai pianos at sponsored cost levels.

About the EPIC Program

The Elite Performing Instrument Collection (EPIC) program, also known as The EPIC Partnership, is a unique institutional program made possible by the Shigeru Kawai Endowment. Institutions that qualify will be given the opportunity to acquire an elite assortment of fine Kawai and Shigeru Kawai pianos at sponsored cost levels.

The elite Shigeru Kawai grand pianos are acclaimed worldwide for their quintessential tone and performance. Becoming a Kawai EPIC partner sends a message to the institution's current and potential students that the institution is serious about its music program and is making an investment that will be of great benefit to them.

EPIC Partners also receive the highest level of advice and support from Kawai's Institutional Relations Team, both before and after the selection and installation of EPIC pianos.

Program Benefits

Sponsored Pricing

Access elite Shigeru Kawai and Kawai grand pianos at specially sponsored cost levels made possible by the Shigeru Kawai Endowment.

Expert Guidance

Kawai's Institutional Relations Team provides the highest level of advice and support from initial selection through installation and beyond.

Institutional Credibility

EPIC partner status signals to students, faculty, and donors that your institution is committed to providing world-class instruments for music education.

Current EPIC Partners

Chapman University

Colburn Conservatory

Columbia College Chicago

Conservatoire de Musique

The Crown College

Interlochen Center for the Arts

Jacksonville University

LaGrange College

Reinhardt University

Shorter University

University of Southern Mississippi

University of West Georgia

Wayne State University

Wheaton College

Is Your Institution Eligible?

The EPIC program is designed for institutions with serious music programs seeking to elevate their piano fleet to the highest level. If your institution values excellence in music education and is ready to make a meaningful investment in its students, we invite you to explore EPIC partnership.

Contact our Institutional Relations Team

Reach us at 800-421-2177 ext. 6871 or explore our financial assistance options below.

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