Tokyo University of the Arts sold some of the pianos owned by the Faculty of Music due to the continuing rise in utility costs due to the Ukrainian crisis and other factors.In response to the pressure to cut costs, the company will continue to strive to save electricity and cut costs.
According to the Tokyo University of the Arts, out of the 357 pianos owned by the music department, five of them had passed the 30-year useful life, which is considered common.All of them belonged to the oldest category among the pianos they owned, and they were deteriorating over time.Although the pianos have been removed from some practice rooms, there are still enough of them, so there is no impact on students' classes and practices.
Tokyo University of the Arts was compelled to reduce expenses due to a sharp rise in electricity bills, and was proceeding with a review of the installation locations and the appropriate number of pianos it owned.Students who were planning to use the practice room where the piano was removed are asked to reserve another practice room.
Electricity rates continue to rise due to rising fuel costs.Tohoku Electric Power Co., Hokuriku Electric Power Co., Chugoku Electric Power Co., Shikoku Electric Power Co., and Okinawa Electric Power Co. have applied to the government to raise the regulated charges from April. , 4 major electric power companies, excluding Hokkaido Electric Power Co., are expected to further increase charges in April compared to March.
reference:[Tokyo University of the Arts] Regarding the removal of the piano at the Faculty of Music
