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Because saying "Thank You" IS important... give the gift of music.

Welcome to Notable Gifts

My name is Marcia Solberg and I'd like to tell you a little about how I came to work for local composer / pianist Michael Allen Harrison. During my 30 years as a music educator, I strove to create a lasting appreciation of music in all my students. I was introduced to the beautiful piano music created by Michael and became a real fan of this caring and compassionate musician. I was lucky enough to have him come to Raleigh Park Elementary for two different  'Artist in Residencies'. Michael helped one of my Beaverton students who wanted to play clarinet in band, but had no means to do so. The Snowman Foundation, a non-profit founded by Michael, paid for a clarinet, as well as private lessons for her.

In that same generous spirit, Michael offers a corporate price on quantities of CD's to individuals and businesses who want to use his music as a lasting gift for employees and clients...thus my title of Corporate Sales Manager!

Testimonials

"I want you to know that working with you is a true pleasure.  Your creativity, your excellent work ethics, the timeliness you exhibit and insightful suggestions you have made together with your positive customer service attitude was instrumental in the success of our 2005 Christmas gift to our three hundred and sixty employees.  I highly recommend your services."
- - Dana Holliday, First American Title Insurance Company of Oregon

"It has been a sheer pleasure working with Marcia to provide our holiday gifts for the past three seasons. We enjoy sharing the amazing talent of local artists and our clients love receiving both Michael's music and the beautiful Portland Ornament."
- - Mark A. Clift, Director of Marketing, McDonald Jacobs, P.C.

Why give the gift of Michael's music?

Michael's solo piano music is relaxing, easy listening & beautiful. It's...

• A Personal Gift: The music of local composer / pianist Michael Allen Harrison is the perfect gift that can say "Thank You" in a most NOTABLE way.
  
• A Valuable Gift: The giving of fine music will remind your employees and clients that you value their service, loyalty and dedication throughout the year and for years to come.
  
• A Lasting Gift: When other gifts are used or gone, Michael's music will serve as a wonderful reminder of how important your client, employee, or friend is to you... and yes they WILL remember who gave it to them!

Here's how simple it is!

• Single CDs: Any of Michael's CD's can be ribboned and popped in a bubble mailer to simplify your gift giving needs... "Thanks for the referral,"  "Happy Holidays,"  "Congratulations on your new baby" etc. ($10)
  
  
• The Portland Ornament^TM/CD Package : Need a larger gift? This year's lovely 24k gold dated ornament, designed by local artist Betty Woods Gimarelli, features OMSI and is boxed with a CD of Michael's music. ($30)
  
  
• Wine Box: Include The Portland Ornament^TM/CD Package or an individual CD of your choice with your favorite wine in a classic black box or gold fabric bag, ribboned for a festive gift. ($15 w/CD, $35 w/ornament)
  
  
• Raspberry Chocolate Sauce: Not sure if your client is a wine drinker? The same packaging is available with a wonderful pourable sauce. ($28 w/CD, $48 w/ornament)

Nodd's Review

Ever since I was a kid, I've been amazed at the complexity of sounds that can come out of a piano. My eldest sister, Leslie, used to play on our baby grand in the living room and I always loved to watch her fingers as they danced across the keys. Now, many years later, I still enjoy the sounds of live piano, but only want to listen to the best and thanks to Marcia Solberg of Notable Gifts, I now know who the best is: Portland composer pianist, Michael Allen Harrison.

Michael has played for the likes of Bill Clinton and Colin Powell here at home and at The Hague in the Netherlands abroad. His music was even taken aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavor! But all this recognition does not mean that he has forgotten his roots here in the City of Roses. With the help of local resident Marcia Solberg, Notable Gifts becomes your gateway to all of Michael's music either for personal enjoyment or as corporate gifts.

As the corporate sales manager for all of Michael's music, Marcia has been charged with "giving the gift of music" because as she puts it, "Michael's music is a unique gift that is not used up and thrown away, it goes on and on." But more importantly, "every time someone listens to the CD, they'll remember who it was that gave them this gift of music." There are many different gifts to choose from, perfect for any occasion.

All of the CD gift ideas are great but Marcia's most personalized gift service is a customized CD where you choose the music and artwork. Imagine picking just those songs that fit your company's image and then creating a custom CD complete with your company's logo! Or maybe you're throwing a Christmas party and want to give away a CD gift with only holiday music. How about a wedding CD with love songs and a picture of the bride and groom on the cover? The possibilities are endless and with music from over 40 of Michael's albums, there are certainly songs to fit every occasion.

Michael Allen Harrison's music is a diverse mix of classical, new age and contemporary jazz that "finds a place in our deepest emotions" which is why it makes a perfect gift. So if you have a gift need and want to do something different, special and lasting, give Marcia Solberg of Notable Gifts a call and she'll be glad to help you "give the gift of music."

Customized CD Products

Would you like to make sure your clients remember you?
We can customize Michael's CDs in a number of exciting ways. Here are a few options:

• Choose an existing CD and simply have your company  logo or design placed as a sticker on the CD or printed directly onto the disc.
  
• Select your favorites from Michael's many compositions, design a graphic and create your own custom CD.
  
• With either of the above options, you can also design the front and back cover of the jewel case.

 Sample of song titles used to create a custom CD:

Want to customize a holiday CD? Choose from over 65 holiday songs on Michael's many Christmas CD's.