Hi, I want to let you all know there are quite a few of us out here who do not always appear on your pages, but do follow the threads - and really appreciate it. Thanks. Following up a bit on Dave Forman's earlier questions re: Salary, etc., would everyone please forward one bit more information. What is the typical budget for maintenance. If you would, would you please state the institution (if you don't mind), the number of pianos and the annual dollar budgeted - not for wages, just parts or sent out jobs. We have a new Department Chair who is on fire for beefing up the program - when that happens how can one refuse. Thanks very much. Sam Marquez, Rowan University (Glassboro State College) New Jersey -----Original Message----- From: caut-digest <owner-caut-digest@ptg.org> To: caut-digest@ptg.org <caut-digest@ptg.org> Date: Monday, March 01, 1999 8:24 PM Subject: caut-digest V1997 #121 Hello, I'm one of those you speak of who doesn't say much but follows most threads with interest. Like at least one respondent, I have no "budget". With 57 pianos and 3 harpsichords I simply request supplies for specific jobs or sometimes just for restocking the shop. There are several funds that the department calls on for this -- probably the most important being a "user fee" fund that comes from a small fee all music students pay each semester. Its revenues are earmarked specifically for instrument maintenance. With about a million dollars total instrument inventory (including other instruments) the amount of money can wax and wain a bit from year to year, but we can usually get what is necessary for general maintenance. Major rebuilds are another story --- usually a difficult hurdle to jump. Alumni donations and such become more important here. Good luck! Greg Granoff Humboldt State University California
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