On March 17, the School of Music opened 16 new practice rooms in the annex located behind McAfee Concert Hall. These new rooms provide additional practice spaces for over 600 music majors. The rooms have been optimized for sound isolation and sound panels in the rooms lower the decibel levels to meet health and safety expectations.
Previously, all practice rooms were located in the Wilson Music Building or Massey Performing Arts Center. The new location adds variety to practice location options and will be convenient for students with lessons or ensemble rehearsals in McAfee. Later this spring, lockers will be installed and available for rent for student instrument storage.
“Practice is a vital part of any musician’s education, so we are delighted to have these additional new practice rooms on campus. To illustrate the impact of this new space, fully utilized this facility provides almost 1,800 hours of practice time per week for our students,” said Dean of the College of Visual and Performing Arts Dr. Cynthia Curtis.
The spaces are available for practice at the following times:
Monday – Friday 7 a.m. – 12:30 a.m.
Saturday 9 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Sunday 1 p.m. – 12:30 a.m.
For security, a building monitor will be on duty weekdays, beginning at 4 p.m., and on weekend hours as stated above.
