A Librarian's Labor of Love
Not long ago, Darrin Frank, a newer assistant librarian for the orchestra and a member of the viola section, noticed some issues with the two makeshift carts used for transporting folders and suggested the idea of making a new cart. This idea was approved, materials were purchased, and brainstorming with the head librarians yielded a wonderful, new 3-D design. Conductor scores would no longer be exposed to the elements while crossing outside to the Conference Center and folders would no longer jostle their way out of the cart with each sidewalk crack. Other important upgrades included taller dimensions for folders to be kept upright and larger swivel wheels for easier maneuvering in tight Tabernacle spaces.
Because Darrin wanted the cart to look like it belonged to a first-class organization, he used cabinet grade maple veneer plywood, simple trim work, and a beautiful finish with dark oil-based gel stain. The build ended up being a spare-time, family-first kind of project and was finally completed for use this past December when two carts were needed again for the two sets of music folders used in the Christmas concerts, devotional, and broadcasts. Without fanfare, this beauty made it's debut and regularly receives admiration from orchestra members passing by! It is difficult to not notice and if you are interested in admiring it for yourself you can usually find it standing majestically onstage during rehearsals or just backstage during performances. For many years to come, it will serve faithfully as the primary storage and transporter for the orchestra music folders, and as a true legacy of love. The old cart will not be retired just yet as it is still needed when a second set of folders are needed.
Amazing work, Darrin Frank!
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