Facilities
WCSU maintains facilities necessary for the artistic growth of students and faculty. In addition to Ives Concert Hall, facilities for the Department of Music include 44 practice rooms, 2 large rehearsal rooms, 17 faculty studios, a Music Technology Lab, and 4 technologically enhanced classrooms. In addition, the WCSU Department of Music is committed to offering its students the best possible access to current technology related to music and music education. Six technologically enhanced practice rooms, as well as an Allen & Heath/EAW sound system in Ives Concert Hall augment a 16-station Music Technology Lab. Four classrooms are equipped with Apple Macintosh computers, projection, and DVD systems. The Connecticut State Legislature recently approved and has fully funded the design and construction of a new $97 million instructional center for the newly created School of Visual and Performing Arts (Departments of Music, Theater, and Art.)
New Instructional and Performance Center for the School of Visual and Performing Arts
Schematic design is ongoing and slated for completion in the winter of 20011. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2011, with completion during the 2013-2014 academic year. This new facility will include:
- An 800 Seat Concert Hall
- A 125 Seat Recital/Lecture Hall
- Performer Support Spaces
- Production Support
- 2 Large Rehearsal Rooms
- Recording Studio
- 41 Practice Rooms
- Teaching Studios
- 1 Music Technology Classroom
- 3 Music Classrooms/Chamber Ensemble Rooms
- Storage
