Institutional Piano Cleaning

[Greg Granoff]

David Skolnik wrote:

> Dear List,
>
> I would appreciate knowing how those of you in institutional settings deal
> with piano cleaning.  In the past I think  I've seen that the best way to
> encourage a large response is by listing  questions to which you can list
> yes/no answers (with perhaps just one or two essays).  Thanks in advance>
>
> NAME:  Greg Granoff
> INSTITUTION:  Humboldt State University
> STAFF POSITION / CONTRACT:  full-time staff

>
>
> 1 -     Is piano tech staff responsible for the actual cleaning of the
> pianos?    yes
>
> 2 -     Does facilities (maintenance) do any piano cleaning?     no
>
> 3 -     If so, to what extent?
>
> 4 -     Do you use students to clean pianos?      rarely - no money
>
> 5 -     If so, how much do you pay?      work-study wages -- about $5.25 p.h. I
> think
>
> 6 -     How often do the pianos in various venue types get  a)dusted?
> b)washed?  c)polished?
>                         A)      Performance  a)every service  b)as needed  c)a
> few times a year
>                         B)      Teaching Studios  a)every service  b)yearly if
> possible
>                         C)      Classrooms a)each service  b) and c)infrequently
>
>                         D)      Practice Rooms  a)each service b)keyboards
> cleaned often
>
> 7 -     Essay  (You can elaborate on any of the above responses or expound
> freely):  I tend to vacuum interiors, blow out grand soundboards, and clean
> keyboards frequently --
>
> I anticipate that your responses will be of significant assistance to me.
> Thanks much.
>
> David Skolnik
> Manhattan School of Music
> 212 -749-2802  ext 455 / 355
> dskolnik@msmnyc.edu