Hammer Replacement

[John Minor]

On Tue, 27 Oct 1998, Roger Jolly wrote:

]Hi Tom,
]            I managed to convince the powers that be in the music
]department, that piano major's be limited to 4hrs practice time on the
]concert grands in the hall prior to their recitals, it has made a world of
]difference to the condition of the instruments. Prior to this, there was
]very little control and a set of hammers and key bushings would only last
]about 2-3 years.
]Regards Roger
]

	Here at the University of Illinois students are limited to 2 hours
of rehearsal time. It does make a difference in wear on the instruments.

John Minor
University of Illinois