Music Department
Facilities
 Music Classrooms
Each classroom features a smart podium, which includes the highest quality audio/video, components including LCD projection, DVD, CD, VHS, cassette tape, or traditional LP turntables all operated from a touch screen at the instructor's fingertips. A video input is also provided for interfacing with laptop computers.
 The Piano/Computer Music Lab
The Piano/Computer Music Lab is available to all music students. In addition to the smart technology components featured in our other classrooms, it also includes twelve student stations with Roland piano/MIDI controllers and Macintosh computers, loaded with the latest versions of Digital Audio Workstations, sequencing, notational, and ear training software that are taught in our courses.
Recording Studio
 The professional, state-of-the-art recording studio features 24-bit, 96kHz digital recording and editing capability, the centerpiece of which is a Yamaha O2R digital console. Outboard gear includes T.C. Electronics signal processors, Drawmer compressors, Speck Parametric Eqs, and Grace microphone preamps. The studio is complimented with an array of Neumann, Sennheiser, AKG, and Shure microphones. Tracking is done on a Tascam 24-track hard disk recorder, a Macintosh computer DAW, or both. Mastering is performed on an Alesis Masterlink 2-track hard disk recorder. A variety of other playback machines for more traditional and legacy media. Close-miking recording projects can be carried out in a small ensemble room adjacent to the control room. The studio is also hard-wired to our 200-seat Recital Hall providing the means to record live events in the hall.
Music Resource Center
The Music Resource Center houses ensemble literature, scores, and thousands of vintage and contemporary recordings encompassing a wide range of styles and genres. All of these resources are cataloged on database.
Practice Rooms
Wenger soundproof modules provide a private area for individual practice or for small ensemble rehearsals. Some rooms are also wired to our studio for recording purposes.
Performance Space
Recital Hall
 The jewel of our new facilities, the 200-seat Recital Hall is wonderful in its acoustic and aesthetic design. Used for solo and ensemble rehearsals and performances, the room is visually stunning and acoustically tuned to provide concertgoers with the finest listening experience possible.
Resources
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