[CAUT] Practicing on concert hall pianos piano

[David Ilvedson]

I would be interested in how often Jim is replacing hammers at 19 shows a week?   And...does he find the piano is PERCEIVED to be just as good as it was after he has re-built the action?  
David Ilvedson, RPT
Pacifica, CA 94044


Original message
From: "David Love" 
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Received: 2/23/2009 4:32:47 PM
Subject: Re: [CAUT] Practicing on concert hall pianos piano

More playing, more wear and tear, greater servicing requirements, higher costs.  As long as the university understands the consequences of increased student practice time then they can set their own policy, in my view—just make sure that they are fully informed.   Striking a balance between reasonable preparation time on the piano that will be used for the concert and keeping concert instruments in peak performance condition should be the goal.  It all comes down to $$$.  
David Love
www.davidlovepianos.com
From: caut-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:caut-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf Of Jim Busby
Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 4:01 PM
To: caut at ptg.org
Subject: [CAUT] Practicing on concert hall pianos piano
All,
I know we have had this on the list before, but what policy do you have concerning students practicing on concert hall instruments? Here is ours;
-          Students are allowed only one rehearsal prior to their recital, and then only if time/schedule allows. 
-          Students cannot practice w/o their teacher being present.
Does this sound unreasonable? Does excessive practicing wear out the piano, or make it more difficult to keep in the best condition? Mind you, we have had up to 19 concerts in one week. What would you consider excessive, considering the rigorous concert schedule that the pianos must already endure?
Thank you!
Sincerely,
Jim Busby BYU
P.S. You can guess why I’m writing.  We’re being pressed to allow students to play more than our “policy” allows. Please do let me quote your short, to the point comments, as well as your policies to our piano faculty. You may quote me on the above.
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