A Crescendo in Construction: Melhart's Music Multi-Level Director Stairwell Tower

For many years music has provided a curriculum at all levels of education. Activities such as band and dance have created teamwork, time management, discipline, and even a possible career for students in a music industry. Music towers have also helped band directors and students all over the country to display their talent and represent their institutions. These towers offer elevated platforms for band directors and instructors, to provide a clear and unobstructed view of the entire marching band formations.

Observation towers, like any structures exposed to the elements, can be prone to corrosion over time. The susceptibility to corrosion depends on several factors, including the materials used in construction, the local climate, and maintenance practices. The fabricator and galvanizer had to work closely together initially to accommodate the large design dimensions and to make an easy, safe, and quick assembly in the field. The destination installation period is a key selling and competitive attribute. Being able to work together on the fabrication and galvanizing design requirements has tremendously improved the quality and growth potential of this large unique structure.

While providing a quick and safe completion process the music tower will also last for decades to come. The extra time and discussion put in has created increased sales and a vastly improved company product line. This company now can offer an alternative metal coating to traditionally painted music towers. Now, a galvanized coating application can start a new metal coating specification requirement for these enormous music towers. Not to mention, that these are environmentally friendly, and will help band directors to prosper future music generational growth abroad.