The Music Center
1014 S. Michigan Ave.
Columbia’s School of Audio and Music has more than 50 spaces for rehearsing, composing, recording, and performing.
From rehearsal space, to a full concert hall, to a dedicated Digital Music Lab, you’ll have the space and tools you need to make your music. Our department has a distinctive focus on contemporary, urban, and popular music, so we’ve designed all of our spaces to prepare you for professional live music venues and recording studios.
Ensemble Rooms
Whether you need space for a duo or a 20-piece band, we have you covered. Every Ensemble Room is equipped with the tools you’ll need to write, rehearse, and record. This includes PA systems, amps, mics, keyboards, projectors, and a digital board that interfaces with a computer running Logic and Protools.
Practice Rooms
Practice Rooms are available in the Music Center and may be reserved for a time that’s convenient for you. All have been acoustically treated. We also have four soundproof Wenger sound booths.
Concert Hall
Our 140-seat performance space hosts more than 100 concerts every year. The space is fully equipped to mirror a live music venue. The stage is also open for students to reserve for special events. If you’re interested in learning about sound and stage management, you can also volunteer behind the scenes.
Digital Music Lab
Our state-of-the-art computer lab is a centralized space for you to learn about writing, editing, and performing music in a digital workspace. You’ll have access to industry-standard software and hardware to create your own EP, from mixing and mastering to virtual instruments to audio recording and processing. The lab is also fully equipped with 9.1 surround sound for amazing sound clarity and endless mixing creativity.
Equipment Checkout
You’ll have access to a professional collection of equipment that you can sign out for use in your creative and artistic pursuits—both on and off campus. Need a PA system? Check. How about a sound board? Check. Keyboards? Drum sets? Monitors? Yep, we’ve got those too.
Sherwood Recital Hall
1312 S. Michigan Ave.
Many of our ensembles hold weekly concerts at our recital hall, located just blocks from the Music Center. The building also houses practice rooms and rehearsal spaces.
Upcoming Events:
Weekly solo and duo guitar concerts... The Hip Hop Ensemble and The Gospel Band: Showcase perform in their Midterm Concert... The Fusion Ensemble and The R&B Ensemble: Showcase perform their Midterm Concert... The Pop Rock Ensemble: Showcase perform in their Midterm Concert... Weekly solo and duo guitar concerts... The New Music Ensemble performs in their Midterm Concert featuring their original compositions... The Latin Ensemble: Showcase perform in their Midterm Concert... Weekly solo and duo guitar concerts... An open jam session with Cassandra O'Neal... Weekly solo and duo guitar concerts... Graduating Senior Niclas Schroeder performs in their Senior Recital featuring their original compositions... Graduating Seniors Jake Gearhart and Jeremiah Groff perform their original compositions in their Senior Recital... Graduating Senior Holden Magee performs his Senior Recital featuring his original compositions.... Weekly solo and duo guitar concerts... Graduating Seniors Shreemayee Ramesh and Samantha Herrera perform in their Senior Recitals featuring 2 large ensembles and their original music.... Graduating Sniors Claire Hanam and Mary James perform in their Senior Recital... Graduating Senior Skyla Blumenscheid performs in their Senior Recital featuring their original music... Graduating Senior Michael Fair performs in their Senior Recital featuring their original compositions... Weekly solo and duo guitar concerts... Graduating Senior Connor Koppa performs in their Senior Recital featuring their original compositions... Graduating Senior Bea Fuadin performs her Senior Recital... Graduating Senior Katelin Reinert perfroms her Senior Recital featuring their original compositions... Advanced Vocal Students perform in their Finals Concert... The RPE Ensembles perform in their Finals concerts... Weekly solo and duo guitar concerts... The Guitar Ensembles perform in their Finals Concert... The Survey Ensemble perform in their end of semester Finals Concert... An open jam session with Cassandra O'Neal... The Fusion Ensemble and The R&B Ensemble: Showcase perfrom in their Finals Concert... Graduating Senior Zach Steele performs in his Senior Recital at HAUS... Student pianists and string players perform in their Finals Recital... Weekly solo and duo guitar concerts... The Styles Survey Ensembles perform in their end of semester concert... The Performance Survey Ensembles perform in their Finals Concert... Graduating Seniors Ashlyn Sisco and Anna Henson perform in their Senior Recital... The Jazz Pop Choir and The CCC Gospel Choir perform in their Finals Concert... The American Roots Ensemble perform in their Finals Concert... The Jazz Combos perform in their Finals Concert... The Musical Theater Ensemble perform in their Finals Concert... Advanced student vocalists perform in their Showcase Concert... Student songwriters perform their original songs... The Pop Rock Ensemble: Showcase perform in their Finals Concert... Weekly solo and duo guitar concerts... Student songwriters perform their original songs... The New Music Ensemble performs their original compositions in their Finals concert... The Hip Hop Ensemble and the Gospel Band: Showcase perform in their Finals Concert... The Latin Ensemble: Showcase perform in their Finals Concert...
