[CAUT] successful building humidity control was: recital hall size/ piano size

[Barbara Richmond]

Hi Ed,

You bet.  I think it's a good sign that I was hired to give input in the first place--but I could be mistaken!  I recommended that the storage closet be big enough for a 9' piano (just in case they ever have one).  I have repeatedly brought up the subject of humidity control for the building (DCs if we need to, also).  

It would be helpful to know who out there has an effective system.  Anybody?   I don't necessarily need to know the name of the systems (though it wouldn't hurt)--just knowing where they are located would be good, so the "planners" can get the information.

Thanks all.

Barbara Richmond
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Ed Sutton 
  To: College and University Technicians 
  Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2007 8:32 AM
  Subject: Re: [CAUT] recital hall size/ piano size


  Barbara-

  I would suggest looking at storage and maintenance costs as well.  What will the climate situation be? Is there a regular maintenance budget?  A 7' piano, well cared for, will ultimately deliver a lot more service than a neglected 9' piano. That extra "two feet" might be better spent on a storage closet and climate control.

  Are they ready to maintain a "high maintenance piano" or should they lower their sights to something that hangs in there pretty good with infrequent voicing and regulation?

  (My experience with community colleges and piano budgets hasn't been real positive.)

  Ed Sutton
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