YOUR LOCAL ORCHESTRA'S CONCERT PITCH. WHAT IS IT?

[Joe & Penny Goss]

Newton,
As always a gem of an answer.
I plan to show this to my local Community Concert Association
Joe Goss
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> From: Newton Hunt <nhunt@jagat.com>
> To: pianotech@ptg.org
> Subject: Re: YOUR LOCAL ORCHESTRA'S CONCERT PITCH.  WHAT IS IT?
> Date: Sunday, November 08, 1998 9:31 AM
> 
> 
>                    HOUSE  PIANO  POLICIES
> 
> All questions regarding the piano must be referred to the State
> Theatre Director of Operations, Chris Butler, at 908-247-7200 or to
> the house technician, Newton Hunt at 908-545-9084 or 908-932-6686.
> 
> These policies are established for the protection of the piano and
> to assure its longevity and availability for the next performer.
> 
> Standard house pitch is A440.
> 
> Requests for nonstandard pitch will incur an additional $100.00
> charge above the regular tuning fee.  A pitch change requires two
> tuning for the different pitch and two tunings to return the piano
> to standard A440.  Neither the tuner, the house nor the next
> performer shall be required to assume that additional effort.
> 
> Nonstandard pitch will not, in any circumstance, exceed A442.  Any
> need for a pitch above A442 must be satisfied on another
> instrument.
> 
> No one, including a non-house technician, may work on the
> instrument without the prior approval of the house technician
> except in the event of an emergency.  An emergency is defined as a
> repair required to return the piano to playable condition.  (Broken
> string, key, pencil in the action, etc.)
> 
> No one, except a qualified technician, may modify or place anything
> inside the house instrument, in any manner whatsoever, for a
> "prepared piano" performance.  Musicians or other performers are
> not to be considered qualified, irrespective of their keyboard
> performance competence.
> 
> The piano may not be used, by guests, musicians or stage crew as a
> storage surface, work space or table, even with the cover in place.
> 
> No one may place food, drink, smoke, flowers, tools or other items
> on, in or above the piano.  All such indulgences will be placed
> beside the instrument.
> 
> Intentional or negligent damage to the instrument will incur
> repair, rental or replacement charges to the individual or group
> responsible.
> 
> The piano tuner must be accorded sufficient time, climatic
> stability, safe lighting and especially quiet.  Please note that,
> inherently, tuning quality is inversely proportional to noise and
> other stage activity.  Scheduled tuning time must be adhered to
> otherwise a standby charge will be invoked after the first 15
> minutes.
> 
> Standby charges are $9.00 per 15 minute segment.
> 
> Everyone's cooperation is greatly appreciated.
> 
>              THE  HOUSE  PIANO  TUNER/TECHNICIAN
> 
> The house piano tuner will:
>      Be responsible for maintaining the pianos at performance
> quality at all times.
>      Be on time as agreed upon with the Director of Operations.
>      Provide the highest quality work consistent with the
> situation.
>      Be supportive of the artists.
>      Be available, as needed, consistent with the needs of the
> instrument or artist.
>      Provide alternative technical support when necessary.
>      Advise the house manager when maintenance or other work is
> required.+AAw-                       Newton J. Hunt
>                    Piano Tuner-Technician
>                        74 Tunison Road
>                    New Brunswick, NJ 08901
>                      (908) 545-9084 home
> 
>                The  Piano  Technicians  Guild
>                 Members  Are  Obligated  To:
> 
> 1.  Contribute to the vigor of musical life and activities in the
>     communities in which they serve.
> 2.  Promote the integrity of, and good will toward, the tuning
>     profession, musical performing arts and the entire musical industry.
> 3.  Upgrade their professional skills by study and attendance and
>     participation in Chapter meetings, seminars, conventions and
>     related activities.
> 4.  Cooperate in raising the general competence of the profession by
>     advising and assisting fellow members who want to advance their
>     knowledge and skill in piano technology.
> 
> 
>          Piano  Technicians  Guild  Code  of  Ethics
> 
> 1.  I will always conduct myself honorably in locations where I render
>     service and in a manner which will reflect credit to the PTG.
> 2.  I will always keep the best interest of my client in mind.
> 3.  I will always render the best service possible under the
>     circumstances.
> 4.  I will not advertize or otherwise imply or claim to the public that
>     my method of tuning is inherently superior to other professional
>     methods of tuning.
> 5.  I will not engage in unfair trade practices.
> 6.  I will not advertise in a manner so as to convey information that is
>     misleading.
> +ABo-