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Rehearsal Room Problems

Author: Hank Lehrer
Date: 2026-03-12 21:18

Hi All,

I’m a member of an excellent community band that rehearses in a not-so-excellent high school band room. This space is pretty small but making matters worse is that seating is on permanent cement risers.

Access to and from most seat areas is difficult particularly for members that have mobility issues. The are no handrails, designated pathways, or any means to assist navigating; issues like this were quite de rigueur before ADA standards were established.

Making matters worse is the band is getting more “grey haired” each season. So far, there have not been any falls, but I am sure it is only a matter of time with the result being an injury to a person, an instrument or both.

The idea of finding a bigger area in the building, moving to another location for rehearsals, or removing the risers are not viable options. We must find a low-cost solution.

Have you had any similar experiences or dealings with solving these kinds of issues?

Thanks in advance. Hank

Post Edited (2026-03-12 22:26)

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