meet our team
MITCHELL FOIL
President
Mitchell Foil knows the true meaning of outstanding customer service and quality products. Every product he offers has been extensively researched to assure you the optimum quality at the best values anywhere. Mitchell is a native of Winston-Salem and has been involved with the piano business since 1975. He got his start in his youth with Moxley Piano Company, which was located on 4th street in Winston-Salem. Mitchell attend Elon University and received his bachelor degree in music. After graduation Mitchell retuned back to the piano business as a career with Piano & Organ Supermart in Winston-Salem. In 1985, Mitchell relocated to Virginia Beach, VA to pursue his career in the piano business. While in Virginia Beach, he was co-owner of Piano & Organ Warehouse for 18 years. In July of 2002, Mitchell returned back to Winston-Salem to open Mitchell’s Piano Gallery. Mitchell’s desire for excellence, customer service and the joy of serving musicians are deep motivations governing his business expertise.
MARY FOIL
Vice-President and Director of Education
Mary Endsley Foil, obtained her Bachelor of Music degree in Voice from the University of Texas at Austin, and her Master of Music degree in Choral Conducting from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
For the past 25 years, Mary has enjoyed her career as a musical and stage director, a published lyricist, a vocalist, and as a private music instructor of piano, voice, and guitar. Currently, she continues to perform extensively throughout the area, while also working the administration, marketing, and educational development divisions of Mitchell’s Piano Gallery. Mary and Mitchell are active members of Home Moravian Church where they both sing in the sanctuary choir.
TREY SHOAF
General Manager
Trey is not only an expert in the knowlege of pianos and guitars, he is also an accomplished musician, guitar instructor and a gifted tecnician in the field of audio/video editing. Music has been the center of his interests for most of his life, as he continues to constantly learn and stay informed in the world of musical instrument development and technology. With these valuable attributes, Trey has helped hundreds of happy customers find the instrument that’s right for them.
TED FEDERLE
Product Specialist
Ted is an integral part of our team, committed to providing the very best in customer service. Ted’s love for music is evident through his dedication to helping everyone who enters our store. In addition to his piano expertise, Ted is also a member of the Voice faculty at Duke University where he teaches applied voice. He holds degrees in Vocal Performance from Bowling Green, UNC Greensboro, and UNC School of the Arts, having performed extensively throughout North and South America.
TIM BABB
SLIM BRIGGS
Piano Moving Experts
Tim and Slim each have over 25 years experience in moving pianos, from uprights to concert grands. Their courtesy, professionalism, friendliness, and hard work ethic make Tim and Slim and invaluable part of our team. Tim and Slim are constantly receiving rave reviews from happy customers. They not only take extreme care in the moving process, they also genuinely enjoy talking with and helping their customers. We feel extremely fortunate to have Tim and Slim as a part of our Mitchell’s family.