[CAUT] caut Digest, Vol 1090, Issue 3

[Ric Brekne]

Hi Paul

Seems only reasonable that an extraordinary project/expense be dealt 
with from an extraordinary budget post.  While I understand Wim's 
concern about getting involved in the shall we say politics of school 
fundings I have to disagree with his conclusion.  I recommend quite the 
opposite that you take initiatives and get directly involved.  Doing so 
however implies taking on responsibilities and requires a certain degree 
of sensitivity to how that game is played.  No good busting in and 
telling the director to buy a few less Big Red helmets if you get my 
meaning.

I find myself in the position of being heavily relied on for all piano 
related questions at the UiB.  I think a large part of why has been that 
I have been very careful to advise in directions that are as inclusive 
of as many concerns as is possible while at the same time weighing short 
term and long term priorities for my superiors.  I simply provide them 
with pertainant information in as factual and dispassionate manner as 
possible.  Its important IMHO that university gets piano technical 
advice on such matters and that its the piano technician who delivers it.

It may take some time in some university situations to build that kind 
of reliance on the resident pianotech. But its worth the investment in 
time and effort IYAM

Cheers
RicB