Is it just me?

[Kenneth W. Burton]

      Another possibility is to sit out the sound checks, or whatever
seems to be a priority for the stage crew and include an extra time
charge on the bill. They will gladly pay it.

                              Ken Burton, Calgary, Alberta

On Thu, 14 Mar 1996, Newton Hunt wrote:

> Him,
>     It is just you.
>
>     And me.
>
>     Part of my mission statement to the concert hall I tune for says,
> "Tuning quality is inversly proportional to the amount of noise and activity on
> the stage."
>     Use ear plugs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
>     They cut out the noise, increase your concentration and preserves your
> sanity; assuming you have some left.
>     If it is musicians causing the problems I ask them if they want the
> piano tuned or shall I leave it as it is.  That usually gets their attention.
>     Stage crews must understand your need for quiet and that must come from
> the stage or house manager.  Lay down the rules and laws to that person and
> expect him/her to inforce them.
>     Instatute a noise charge!
>     The tuning hammer makes a nice club.
>           Newton
>