[CAUT] Practicing on concert hall pianos piano

[G Cousins]

Jim,
Our policy is for rehearsal bookings for Sr. recitals on one D. Rehearsal time typically a 1 hour blocking. If additional time is needed or required then Prof approval is requested. Room booking is electronic calendar to avoid conflicts.
Recitals are 1 blocked on Friday evening and 3 or 4 blocks on Saturday. This "heavy" usage is during the end of semester seasons. Typically about 4-6 weeks per semester. We have a dedicated recital hall for this use along with full recording capacity (audio & video) Every recital is recorded. By a (dedicated) staff recording engineer. 
Main hall D's are only for the faculty, guest artists and major performances.
Gerry C
WCUPA

              
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                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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