[CAUT] protecting pianos

[Don McKechnie]

Richard,

The notices are a hoot! I did some modification to fit IC. Let me know 
where to send the royalties. :-)

Don

> Hello, All,
>
> For many years I have waged a campaign to teach students and faculty 
> to "respect the pianos."  This "Piano are not Tables" mantra does 
> work, not perfectly, but better than nothing.  Enclosed are several 
> sheets that I have used over the past few years (.pdf, Apple, and MS 
> Word versions).  I put a copy on every classroom and practice piano at 
> the beginning of the school year, and then police the practice rooms 
> for a week or two to let students know I'm serious.  The documents are 
> supposed to be somewhat funny/entertaining so that I can get students 
> attention and hold it long enough for them to read the document.  
> Students have actually noticed and look forward to the renewed 
> campaign every year. Also students in one of the music fraternities 
> regularly volunteer to clean pianos (clean keys, dust the 
> inside/outside of grands, do a little vacuuming).
>
> This may not be something for you or your school, but I thought I'd 
> pass it along, for a little entertainment, if nothing else.  I've been 
> sending these to Alan Crane for a number of years, so, Alan, here's 
> the latest epistle.  Enjoy.
>
> Richard West
> University of Nebraska