<HTML>In a message dated 7/3/02 9:17:21 AM Central Daylight Time, jorge1ml@cmich.edu writes: <BLOCKQUOTE TYPE=CITE style="BORDER-LEFT: #0000ff 2px solid; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 5px">.     IMHO most universities would do well to have a nine month tech using the savings to hire specialists instead of the typical twelve month with no money for contracting out.   Is there anyone who is first class in every aspect of this profession and doesn't need help with at least something? -Mike I'll be gone for eleven days now. </BLOCKQUOTE> Mike Although I've only been at this for less than a year, my suggestion would be to do what you can, with what you have. If a piano is still not up to the standards of the people using it after you've done all you can, let them complain to the proper authorities. This is where the networking comes in. Get people on your side to fight your battles, as Vince suggested. It will still mean the school has to find the money, but it will take the monkey off your back. Have a great vacation. Wim </HTML>