[CAUT] Agraffes and dampers

[Conrad Hoffsommer]

Porritt, David wrote:
> Paul:
>  
> Get Alan Eder’s video of how to prepare a piano. It’s good, 
> comprehensive and should be in every university’s library.  We have a 
> resident ensemble that only does contemporary music and naturally they 
> prepare pianos a lot.  I’ve never had any real damage in the 21 years 
> I’ve been here.  This can be done carefully, without damage and expands 
> the range of piano music.  When we disparage this it makes us sound like 
> fuddy-duddies who are out of touch with life in the 21^st century. 
>  
> David M. Porritt

To me, communication is the key. The piano faculty are aware, and agree, 
that any anticipated preps must be run by me first. I have a supply of 
non-injurious materials (brass screws, etc.) which they can use, as well 
as a "designated" prep piano. (old Baldwin C)

-- 
Conrad Hoffsommer - Keyboard Technician
Luther College, 700 College Dr., Decorah, Iowa 52101-1045
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- Right now, I'm hoping to live until my age matches my golf score,
- Until then, I'll have to be content to have my IQ match my handicap.