List, I've been asked to come up with an app. dollar figure on what it might cost on a yearly basis, to maintain the two Steinway D's in our major performance hall. This should include maintaining the instruments at a high level of performance capability plus eventual replacing of action parts, stringing, etc. that will be needed. I'm assuming they mean this to be based on the value of my services if they had to bring in an independent technician to do the work. The Provost's office has asked the theatre manager to come up with an estimated cost of what it costs to run the facility, independent of the remainder of the School of Music, with the idea of paying for some or all of it out the university budget instead of the music budget. One piano was purchased new when we first moved into our new facility about 5 years ago and the other was completely rebuilt (except soundboard) by the Rappaport's about 6 yrs. or so ago, including a new keyboard, frame and damper assembly. The hall is used primarily for guest artists, faculty recitals, large ensemble performances and occasional rentals to outside competitions, performances, etc. The Houston Symphony also uses the facility once or twice a year for a performance series their Chamber Orchestra does, sometimes using piano and/or harpsichord. This is a very performance oriented school, with app. 500 music majors, so the hall gets quite a bit of use, although not as much as our smaller recital hall that the students use. Since I've never had to do this type of thing before, I need any help doing this that anyone could give me today. The tuning part I can figure out but the rest is what I need help with. The report has to be submitted Friday and I just found out about it this morning. Any takers? Thanks. Avery University of Houston
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