[CAUT] Practicing on concert hall pianos piano

[David Ilvedson]

At Stanford (not known for its music dept... '-] ) we have a fairly light schedule.   The pianos are locked.   Student recitals are always on the NY Steinway in a small venue.   Rehearsals before recitals happen but not to the abuse of our pianos.   
David Ilvedson, RPT
Pacifica, CA 94044

Original message
From: "Jim Busby" 
To: caut at ptg.org
Received: 2/23/2009 5:01:00 PM
Subject: Re: [CAUT] Practicing on concert hall pianos piano

Thanks Jeff.
What kind of pressure was on the main piano? Average concerts per week using the piano. Any guess?
Regards,
Jim

From: caut-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:caut-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf Of Jeff Tanner
Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 5:32 PM
To: caut at ptg.org
Subject: Re: [CAUT] Practicing on concert hall pianos piano
At USC, we allowed one hour, but I'm not sure it was always practical or possible to require the instructor be present.  As far as wearing out the piano, the first set of hammers lasted over 10 years on the main piano. 
Tanner 
----- Original Message ----- 
From: Jim Busby 
To: caut at ptg.org 
Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 7:01 PM
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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