NEW YORK CITY – Tom Lee Music, the exclusive representative for Steinway, Boston and Essex pianos in British Columbia, Greater Calgary and Greater Toronto Areas has won 2 coveted Steinway & Sons 2014 Partners in Performance Awards, the highest honor bestowed by the maker of what many music experts consider the world's finest pianos.

Tom Lee Music and Steinway Piano Gallery Toronto received 2 of the 4 awards given out to the more than 70 North American dealers for overall excellence in each of eight qualifying categories.

The award recognizes outstanding performance in such areas as Steinway concert-and-artist programs, product knowledge and customer service.

Also considered were distinguished and innovative promotional, merchandising and marketing programs on behalf of Steinway & Sons and for Boston and Essex pianos, both designed by Steinway.

Most important, Tom Lee Music and Steinway Piano Gallery Toronto were selected for exemplifying The Spirit of Steinway that embodies the vision, integrity and spirit of company founder Henry E. Steinway.

Tom Lee Music is proud to have represented Steinway & Sons in Canada since 1978 and is now the exclusive representative for British Columbia, Greater Calgary and Greater Toronto Areas. Tom Lee Music is well known for providing exceptional service and strong support of the local music community and have been the recipient of many awards including the prestigious Henry Z. Steinway award, Consumer’s Choice for Business Excellence Award (1999 – 2014) and numerous Steinway & Sons ‘Partners in Performance’ awards.