This planning guide focuses on the fundamental requirements for planning and designing school music suites. The guide provides brief explanations of critical factors affecting music suites so that music directors and other stakeholders can more quickly and clearly communicate music area fundamentals to architects and administrators. Topics cover…

Design to assist boards of education, administrators, music teachers and architects in planning adequate facilities for a music department based upon the needs of individual districts. Location and scope of facilities are discussed as are specifications for architectural elementals of rehearsal and auxilliary rooms. Brief discussions on equipment…

A music education and performance facility for students, 90 percent of whom are legally blind, demonstrates that it is possible to produce exciting design for the handicapped. (Author/MLF)

MUSIC FACILITY GUIDELINES WERE DEVELOPED FOR THE MUSIC EDUCATOR, ADMINISTRATOR, BOARD OF EDUCATION AND THE ARCHITECT IN DESIGNING AND CONSTRUCTING NEW OR REMODELING EXISTING SCHOOL BUILDINGS. SUBJECT AREA COVERAGE INCLUDES MUSIC FACILITIES AT ALL LEVELS FROM THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL THROUGH THE UNIVERSITY. THE CONTENTS ARE DIVIDED INTO THE FOLLOWING…

This case study examines the proposed design of a new lecture/recital hall in Centennial Hall at Lynchburg College that will be used for lectures, public events, a film studies course, and musical recitals. It explores the audio-visual challenges presented by the differing acoustical requirements for the building. (EV)

Discusses the importance of thorough research when considering construction of a campus performing arts center, including retaining an acoustical consultant or acoustician to recommend a similar center and guide a tour. Offers the example of the Southwest Iowa Arts Center located on the campus of Iowa Western Community College in Council Bluffs.…

Findings from a study of living accommodations for young people are given in the first part. Features are identified that are regarded as important by management and residents. Suggestions are made as to how user response may be predicted and the responses of the residents to eight schemes are examined in detail. Also considered are--(1) the…

Auditoriums of the future, divisible auditoriums, economic advantages of multi-service space and auditorium location are discussed. Also presented are guides for buying and selecting seating, state equipment, portable stages, and stage lighting. (RK)

Presents an interview with Dr. Harold P. Geerdes, world-renowned music facility planner, acoustician, and music professor. Dr. Geerdes discusses the different characteristics of rehearsal spaces and concert halls as well as the importance of interior materials and design. He also provides some easy and inexpensive tips for schools. (MJP)

The objective of this report is to answer the big questions about whether in the foreseeable future most school overcrowding in New York City will be eliminated and all city children will have class sizes and access to school libraries, science labs, art/music rooms, and physical fitness activities that are the norm for students in the rest of the…

The present bulletin deals with the evolution of the school auditorium, and presents recommendations for the planning of the auditorium, with particular reference to the stage, so that the auditorium can be used as a theater, concert hall, for forums, for motion pictures, and for radio programs. The auditorium is one of the most important units in…