An Interesting Request

[David ilvedson]

> Date:          Tue, 04 Mar 1997 09:31:28 -0500
> From:          Kenneth Sloane <Kenneth_Sloane@qmgate.cc.oberlin.edu>
> Subject:       An Interesting Request
> To:            Pianotech Network <pianotech@byu.edu>
> Reply-to:      pianotech@byu.edu

It doesn't sound abusive, like putting bolts and screws in
between the strings.  I would give an OK after his complete list
of requests.  No wet towels please...

ilvey, RPT (David Ilvedson)
Pacifica, CA



>                       Subject:                              Time:  9:31 AM
>   OFFICE MEMO         An Interesting Request                Date:  3/4/97
>
> I received this request recently in regard to piano service.........
>
>
> 	Hi Ken. Jean Davidson told me to get in touch with you concerning
> the guidelines for physical manipulation of the baby grand in Warner
> Main. I'm a Theater student planning to audition a piece for Spring Back
> dance concert that would involve converting the piano into a large puppet
> constructed of some lightweight material. I would also be lying on top of
> the closed lid for a brief time. Also I'd like to prepare the piano by
> inserting towels between the frame and the strings and perhaps placing
> slightly heavier objects such as textbooks on the strings themselves. Let
> me know as soon as possible if there are any problems with this, as I
> will need to explain my project in detail to the auditioning committee.
> Thank you
>
> What would your reply be???
>
> Ken Sloane    Oberlin Conservatory
>
>
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ilvey, RPT
Pacifica, CA