Facilities

Music Building

Most music classes and applied lessons take place in the Music Building on Duquesne Road, between Taylor Auditorium and the Art Department.

Music Office

Hours: 8:00 AM Noon & 1:00 PM   5:00 PM, Monday   Friday during the academic year.

7:00 AM Noon & 1:00 PM   5:00 PM, Monday   Thursday during the summer.

Bulletin Boards

Four Student Bulletin Boards are used to relay messages to music students. Located in or near the student lounge is the Music Major, CMENC, and Band Message Boards. The board located outside of Phinney Hall also serves as a general message board.

Lockers

Lockers are located in the student lounge and lower level hall area of the Music Building and are for student use during the academic year. Lockers are for the purpose of storing instruments, cases and personal musical literature. Students are asked to refrain from using these lockers for any other storage items. In the unlikely event that all lockers are filled, first preference will be given to music majors. The Director of Bands is in charge of assigning lockers.

Additional storage can be found in the instrument storage/uniform room and the storage shelves located in Phinney Hall; however, these areas are primarily for school equipment that is checked out to instrumental students. Lockers and storage shelves are to be emptied before the summer term. Any exceptions should be cleared with the Director of Bands.

Practice Rooms

Students are encouraged to use the practice room facilities for preparation of private lessons and performances. It is understood that any student using a practice room for other purposes may be asked to leave. No food is allowed in these rooms and nothing is to be placed on the pianos. You are asked to report any problems with the pianos to the Music Office.

Practice room #118 is generally reserved for piano students and may be reserved for specific times by contacting the Director of Piano Studies. A schedule of reserved times will be placed on the practice room door.

Room #222 may be reserved for practice by scheduling this with the Music Office. Preference will be given to percussion majors, small ensembles and sectional rehearsals.

The Percussion Room is reserved for percussion students and percussion ensembles. Permission to use this room in any other fashion requires approval from the Director of Percussion Studies. The Director will post a practice room schedule.

A few rooms (which are normally reserved for classrooms) may be used as practice rooms with the permission of a faculty member. Students are not to use the stereo equipment in any of these rooms. Rooms must be locked when the student leaves.

The Music Building practice rooms will be open Noon to 5:00 PM on Saturdays and Sundays during the academic year. The Music Building will be closed during school holidays. To help insure students  safety during the evening and weekend hours, please be prepared to show a validated student ID to a security guard.

Student Lounge

The student lounge is located in the lower level of the Music Building. This area is used for both relaxation and study, therefore, students are asked to keep the noise level to a minimum. Food and drinks are permitted in this area; however, you are expected to pick up after yourself.