Newton, As always a gem of an answer. I plan to show this to my local Community Concert Association Joe Goss ---------- > From: Newton Hunt <nhunt@jagat.com> > To: pianotech@ptg.org > Subject: Re: YOUR LOCAL ORCHESTRA'S CONCERT PITCH. WHAT IS IT? > Date: Sunday, November 08, 1998 9:31 AM > > > HOUSE PIANO POLICIES > > All questions regarding the piano must be referred to the State > Theatre Director of Operations, Chris Butler, at 908-247-7200 or to > the house technician, Newton Hunt at 908-545-9084 or 908-932-6686. > > These policies are established for the protection of the piano and > to assure its longevity and availability for the next performer. > > Standard house pitch is A440. > > Requests for nonstandard pitch will incur an additional $100.00 > charge above the regular tuning fee. A pitch change requires two > tuning for the different pitch and two tunings to return the piano > to standard A440. Neither the tuner, the house nor the next > performer shall be required to assume that additional effort. > > Nonstandard pitch will not, in any circumstance, exceed A442. Any > need for a pitch above A442 must be satisfied on another > instrument. > > No one, including a non-house technician, may work on the > instrument without the prior approval of the house technician > except in the event of an emergency. An emergency is defined as a > repair required to return the piano to playable condition. (Broken > string, key, pencil in the action, etc.) > > No one, except a qualified technician, may modify or place anything > inside the house instrument, in any manner whatsoever, for a > "prepared piano" performance. Musicians or other performers are > not to be considered qualified, irrespective of their keyboard > performance competence. > > The piano may not be used, by guests, musicians or stage crew as a > storage surface, work space or table, even with the cover in place. > > No one may place food, drink, smoke, flowers, tools or other items > on, in or above the piano. All such indulgences will be placed > beside the instrument. > > Intentional or negligent damage to the instrument will incur > repair, rental or replacement charges to the individual or group > responsible. > > The piano tuner must be accorded sufficient time, climatic > stability, safe lighting and especially quiet. Please note that, > inherently, tuning quality is inversely proportional to noise and > other stage activity. Scheduled tuning time must be adhered to > otherwise a standby charge will be invoked after the first 15 > minutes. > > Standby charges are $9.00 per 15 minute segment. > > Everyone's cooperation is greatly appreciated. > > THE HOUSE PIANO TUNER/TECHNICIAN > > The house piano tuner will: > Be responsible for maintaining the pianos at performance > quality at all times. > Be on time as agreed upon with the Director of Operations. > Provide the highest quality work consistent with the > situation. > Be supportive of the artists. > Be available, as needed, consistent with the needs of the > instrument or artist. > Provide alternative technical support when necessary. > Advise the house manager when maintenance or other work is > required.+AAw- Newton J. Hunt > Piano Tuner-Technician > 74 Tunison Road > New Brunswick, NJ 08901 > (908) 545-9084 home > > The Piano Technicians Guild > Members Are Obligated To: > > 1. Contribute to the vigor of musical life and activities in the > communities in which they serve. > 2. Promote the integrity of, and good will toward, the tuning > profession, musical performing arts and the entire musical industry. > 3. Upgrade their professional skills by study and attendance and > participation in Chapter meetings, seminars, conventions and > related activities. > 4. Cooperate in raising the general competence of the profession by > advising and assisting fellow members who want to advance their > knowledge and skill in piano technology. > > > Piano Technicians Guild Code of Ethics > > 1. I will always conduct myself honorably in locations where I render > service and in a manner which will reflect credit to the PTG. > 2. I will always keep the best interest of my client in mind. > 3. I will always render the best service possible under the > circumstances. > 4. I will not advertize or otherwise imply or claim to the public that > my method of tuning is inherently superior to other professional > methods of tuning. > 5. I will not engage in unfair trade practices. > 6. I will not advertise in a manner so as to convey information that is > misleading. > +ABo-
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