[CAUT] Practice room policy

[Nancy Salmon]

Hi Mick;

Frostburg State is a small school; 80 music majors. Our performing arts
center was built in 1994. From the outset no food or drink is allowed beyond
the lobby. We do have a "green room" furnished with microwave, tables, frig
where students and performers can feed. And water is allowed backstage in
the drama theatre (where it gets unbearably hot).

I find these rules respected and even the prof's offices are rather
pristine. But every guest artist comments on the amazing condition of the
facilities. If it wasn't for our cranky heat/humidity system the pianos
would be pristine also.

Nancy Salmon RPT
Frostburg State Univ
Frostburg, MD

On Tue, Nov 11, 2008 at 11:53 AM, Mick J Johnson <johnsonmj1 at unk.edu> wrote:

>  Hello all. I have subscribed for some time now but this is my first post.
> Here is my question:
> What kind of policy do any of you have concerning food/drink on the pianos
> and liability for any resulting damage? Some of our students seem to think
> that the practice rooms are for their personal use and the grand pianos are
> coffee tables. I cringe with every soft drink and latte I rescue from edge
> of the lid. Signs on the pianos and friendly reminders have not worked (of
> course). Has anyone found an effective deterrent? Damage deposits? Key
> cards? Coffee sniffing guard dogs? Thanks for any input.
>
>
> Mick Johnson, R.P.T.
> Staff Piano Technician
> University of Nebraska, Kearney
> (308) 865-8119
>
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