Steve, there's too many variables to give a pat answer. College= they keep you busy and historically they have no money to pay techs what they're worth in a situation like this - They keep their pianos in good condition= 'why do I need to be around (is it in the rider) or a requirement from the College to cover potential back-side embarrassment? This could be classified as 'stand'by' and in which case you charge either by your hourly rate or by the 1/4 hr. - whatever your AGREEMENT is with the venue. You need to make yourself happy..or have an agreement with the college about concert work which is agreeable to both side. Like I said - no easy solution in my opinion. -Phil Bondi(Fl)
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