Has it begun again? (long)

[Richard Moody]

Unfortunately for piano technicians, music schools really need to have so
called "digitals" or electronic keyboards. BECAUSE, aren't the students
there preparing for a career in music? Don't they have "keyboard
proficiency" requirements? And those majoring in piano need to be able to
play most keyboards, not only pianos.  An audition for ANY musical
(broadway type show), the keyboardist must also be proficient on
electronic keyboards.  When I was tuning for such shows there were at
least two electronic keyboards in the pit in additon to the piano. (OK,
"Aint Mis Behavin" is the execption) Watch and see if piano player is not
replaced by "keyboardist" wanted. 
	Anyone in the Musician Union,? comments on this would be appreciated.

Ric McKey

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> From: Don <drose@dlcwest.com>
> To: pianotech@ptg.org
> Subject: Re: Has it begun again? (long)
> Date: Wednesday, August 26, 1998 8:18 AM
> 
> Hi Rob,
> 
> Unfortunately, there are some *music* programs out there that actually
> promote *keyboards* instead of pianos. Most noteably "Music for young
> children". Also many *commercial* music schools have *nothing else*. And
> yes, even some private teacher are *recommending* the keyboard. After
> all--its *FUN FUN FUN*.