The grand finale

On March 10, 2021, Steunenberg confirmed that the Steinway piano is being kept at a safe temperature after a conversation with Carlmont’s theater manager, Geoffrey Horn. 

“Mr. Horn said the median temperature maintained in the PAC allows for safe storage of the instrument and that the piano is actually ready to receive its bi-annual tuning and maintenance, which he is in the process of scheduling,” Steunenberg said. 

Had there been a time when the piano was exposed to an inappropriate climate, the Carlmont administration could have taken various steps towards fixing the problem, whether through completing a work order, purchasing piano care equipment, or repairing damage when necessary.

“When this problem was initially brought to our attention, we explored several options in hopes of doing what was best for the school,” Steunenberg said. “Although we aren’t always on the same page, everyone involved wants to do the right thing, and in the end, we tend to figure it out.”