workload survey

[John Baird]

> 1) Name of your institution.

Millikin University, Decatur, Illinois

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> 2) Would you describe this institution as
> c) Music department of national reputation
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> 3) Total number of pianos

74

> Number of grands: 27
> Number of uprights: 46
> Harpsichords: 1
>
> 4) Total number of full time equivalent technicians

0.25 full time equivalent techs

> 5) Your assessment of the overall condition of the pianos at your
> institution, and the adequacy of care they receive.

50% Excellent
50% Adequate

> 6) Average age of grand pianos
> a) 0 - 20 years (11 years)
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> 7) Average age of uprights
> a) 0 - 15 years (9.7 years)
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> 8) Humidity fluctuation within facility
> d) Over 60%
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> 9) Fairly extensive rebuilding is done "in-house" as part of work load.

no

> 10) Substantial rebuilding is contracted out (in addition to any work
> done in-house)

yes

> 11) Average annual budget for purchase of new pianos.

Don't know

> 12) Approximate replacement value of piano inventory.

Current Value         = $   946,400
Replacement Value = $1,256,120

Thanks for your efforts, Fred.

John Baird, RPT