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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Hello all,</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Our music department will be getting a new chair
this summer. This could mean a lot in terms of pianos. </FONT><FONT
face=Arial size=2>We are in desperate need of new instruments.
Lately piano replacement funds have been appearing in occasional
various lump amounts which has allowed the purchase of 17 pianos
within the last few months. I am told that another lump sum can be
expected. The prospect of this trend continuing, however, is not
known. We have at least another 25-30 small and medium size grands to
purchase in order to remedy our immediate needs.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>A new Chair could potentially introduce a new
way of doing things. My feeling is that there are presently "too many
cooks in the kitchen". There are several individuals contributing to the
process which in my opinion are hindering more than helping. Although the
project involves an enormous amount of money and important decisions, I
think this is a task can best be handled by two or three people rather than a
"committee" that must debate and argue e-v-e-r-y-t-h-i-n-g.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I'm sure many on this list have experienced
administrative changes and certainly every university tech has fought the unsung
battle of replacing old rotten pianos. This change could either be a
blessing or make things more complicated than ever. It seems to
me a first step is to find out a little about this person's past
philosophies. I would also be interested in hearing other experiences
with new administrators. Any thoughts/stories appreciated.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Rob Goodale, RPT</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Las Vegas, NV</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>