[CAUT] CCM job opening

[Wolfley, Eric (wolfleel)]

Jim,

The 118Es are indeed to be avoided for all the reasons you specified below and I made sure we didn't get any. The UP126 and UP132 models are proving to be excellent...We used to have P-22s in the classrooms but the 126s have been more stable than them even since the 2nd tuning right out of the box. We have about a dozen of them in classrooms and I'm very happy with them. They have lousy wheels though so I put Jansen twin dollies under them...they work great in that configuration.

Eric

Eric Wolfley, RPT
Director of Piano Services
College-Conservatory of Music
University of Cincinnati
-----Original Message-----
From: caut-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:caut-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf Of Jim Busby
Sent: Thursday, May 13, 2010 9:46 PM
To: David Ilvedson; caut at ptg.org
Subject: Re: [CAUT] CCM job opening

David,

They changed the design to 118E for several reasons, but the main problem I've had is tuning stability and glue. They actually tune easily and sound ok, but I have to tune them about twice as much as P22s. 

The glue joints fail; hammers are all loose, hammer butt felts fall off, misc other glue joints, same. I finally took all the actions, turned them over, and put two drops of thin CA glue on the glue collar. (OH NO! I hear someone saying...) 4 years now and no more loose hammers. Probably should have used hide glue, but hey, it works on loose tuning pins. Hide glue on butt felts and other things though.

The 126s are much nicer and I'm trying to get those when replacement time comes around.

Jim 

-----Original Message-----
From: caut-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:caut-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf Of David Ilvedson
Sent: Thursday, May 13, 2010 6:00 PM
To: caut at ptg.org
Subject: Re: [CAUT] CCM job opening

Oh, oh...what is the problem with the Boston 118s?   I just tuned one and thought it was very nice.  
If there is a consensus towards a certain Boston model, I'd like to know?

David Ilvedson, RPT
Pacifica, CA  94044

----- Original message ----------------------------------------
From: "Jim Busby" <jim_busby at byu.edu>
To: caut at ptg.org
Received: 5/13/2010 4:47:50 PM
Subject: Re: [CAUT] CCM job opening


>Alan, all,

>Indeed it is! And with new S&S pianos that Eric has probably worked the bugs out 
>of… And,  I seem to recall that there are no Boston 118s uprights. THAT is another 
>plus. When I was at Oberlin I really liked the area too. Hmmmm…..

>Jim Busby

>From: caut-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:caut-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf Of 
>reggaepass at aol.com
>Sent: Thursday, May 13, 2010 3:27 PM
>To: caut at ptg.org
>Subject: Re: [CAUT] CCM job opening

>Hi Eric (and list),

>Will the person filling this position be working under your supervision?  If so, 
>potential candidates should know that the opportunity to learn from Eric is a huge 
>plus/benefit/value-added-aspect of this job.
>Alan Eder
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Wolfley, Eric (wolfleel) <WOLFLEEL at UCMAIL.UC.EDU>
>To: 'caut at ptg.org' <caut at ptg.org>
>Sent: Thu, May 13, 2010 1:58 pm
>Subject: [CAUT] CCM job opening

>Hi All,

>This opening was just posted on the University of Cincinnati Website and will be in 
>the Journal and on the CAUT Page as well (Scott, are you listening in?)

>Salary range is $28,730 to $45,892 depending on qualifications with the midpoint 
>being a realistic figure given the economic climate here. Benefits are excellent. The 
>job will be mostly tuning and regulating studio, rehearsal and classroom pianos with 
>some concert work sprinkled in. Workload is approximately 90 pianos…mostly new 
>Steinway and Boston. No weekend or evening hours are required with very 
>infrequent exceptions. Click on the link below for more details…



>Piano Technician (210PV0570)

>The University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music (CCM), an "All Steinway 
>School" seeks to fill a Piano Technician position to tune and maintain assigned pianos 
>and other keyboard instruments. Share concert tuning duties as assigned for more 
>than 1,000 performances and recitals a year in 6 CCM venues. Maintain instruments 
>in assigned faculty studios, practice rooms and classrooms. Assist in maintaining 
>service and inventory records. Work with scheduling office to coordinate assigned 
>tuning and maintenance service with scheduled activities. Perform various 
>refurbishing and service work in CCM shop. This position will require extensive 
>experience in all aspects of piano tuning and repair. Proven skill in regulation and 
>voicing of Steinway pianos is essential. Experience in working with harpsichords and 
>other historic instruments including experience in working with historic temperaments 
>is a plus.

>Job Description: Under general supervision from a designated supervisor, maintain 
>pianos and harpsichords at the College Conservatory of Music.

>Min. Quals.: Bachelors degree with 1 year experience; OR associate degree with 3 
>years experience OR 5 years experience. Degree must be in Music or related field. 1 
>year experience with a master craftsman.

>Ideal Qualifications: Registered Piano Technician status in Piano Technicians Guild 
>preferred. Experience in a college or university setting a plus. Strong verbal and 
>written communications skills desired. Use of Microsoft Office including Access 
>database applications a plus.

>To apply for position (210PV0570), please see 
>www.jobsatuc.com<http://www.jobsatuc.com>

>The University of Cincinnati is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. UC 
>is a smoke-free work environment.


>Eric Wolfley, RPT
>Director of Piano Services
>College-Conservatory of Music
>University of Cincinnati