[CAUT] University rentals

[Paul T Williams]

We haven't yet rented to non school activities, but to other departments. 
Many times the Dean puts on a powerpoint of ragtime with several pieces 
played.  (He's very good at Joplin).  But, the piano faculty is all giddy 
of a restored model A and could perhaps spread the word around town 
creating more than an occasional gig with the Dean increasing the piano 
tech's and business secretary's workload.  I have enough recitals and 
concerts to prep for! 

This Steinway will be the first piano the School of Music has as a 
designated around the campus instrument.  My goal is to have this piano 
available to the dean and faculty and students without the need of 
disrupting class instruments.  We just don't have a proper policy in 
writing concerning other schools wanting to rent.  I doubt that we would 
rent privately unless it was the Chancellor of the university or other 
high mucky-muck. 

I suppose I'm just being protective to our 110 babies and would rather not 
move them around at all.

Thanks

Paul




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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




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