Hi Paul Seems only reasonable that an extraordinary project/expense be dealt with from an extraordinary budget post. While I understand Wim's concern about getting involved in the shall we say politics of school fundings I have to disagree with his conclusion. I recommend quite the opposite that you take initiatives and get directly involved. Doing so however implies taking on responsibilities and requires a certain degree of sensitivity to how that game is played. No good busting in and telling the director to buy a few less Big Red helmets if you get my meaning. I find myself in the position of being heavily relied on for all piano related questions at the UiB. I think a large part of why has been that I have been very careful to advise in directions that are as inclusive of as many concerns as is possible while at the same time weighing short term and long term priorities for my superiors. I simply provide them with pertainant information in as factual and dispassionate manner as possible. Its important IMHO that university gets piano technical advice on such matters and that its the piano technician who delivers it. It may take some time in some university situations to build that kind of reliance on the resident pianotech. But its worth the investment in time and effort IYAM Cheers RicB
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