[CAUT] University rentals

[johnsond]

The past year we started charging rent for requests of our pianos by 
non-music department events on campus.  That would include various 
conferences, weddings, occasional student events, etc....   We would not 
consider sending one our pianos off campus for an event independent of 
the music department.  If the music department was to sponsor an event 
off campus or had some significant faculty involvement, it's possible an 
exception might be made to loan an instrument for that purpose.
They are not available to rent by the public,  and I hope it stays that 
way.  Sounds like a nightmare.......

I can imagine that a traditional old policy like that, started with good 
faith and will toward the community, could be a hard one to change.  
good luck,

Dennis Johnson
St. Olaf College