The Music Center
1014 S. Michigan Ave.
Columbia鈥檚 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 duo and trio guitar concerts... Weekly duo and trio guitar concerts... Advanced voice students perform... Weekly duo and trio guitar concerts... Graduating Senior Aija Sims performs in her Senior Concert... Vocalist Alyse Jones performs in their Senior Concert... Senior Vocalist Janae Spradley performs in their Senior Concert... The Guitar Ensembles perform in their Finals Concert... The Fusion Ensemble and the R&B Ensemble: Showcase perform in their Finals Concert... The Musical Theater Ensemble performs in their Finals Concert... The Styles and Performance Ensembles perform in their Finals Concert... Weekly duo and trio guitar concerts... The American Roots Ensemble performs in their Finals Concert... The Jazz Pop Choir and The CCC Gospel Choir perform in their Finals Concert... The CCC Jazz Combos perform in their Finals Concert... Advanced vocal students perform in their Finals Concert... Student Songwriters perform their original songs... Student pianists and string players perfrom in their Finals Concert... The Pop Rock Ensemble: Showcase and the RPE Ensembles perform in their Finals Concert... Weekly duo and trio guitar concerts... Student songwriters perform their original songs in their Finals Concert... The Hip Hop Ensemble and The Gospel Band: Showcase perform in their Finals Concert... The New Music Ensemble performs in their Finals Concert... Composition students have their original works performed in their Finals Concert... The Latin Ensemble: Showcase perform in their Finals Concert... Weekly solo and duo Guitar Concerts... Weekly solo and duo Guitar Concerts... Weekly solo and duo Guitar Concerts... Weekly solo and duo Guitar Concerts... Weekly solo and duo Guitar Concerts... Weekly solo and duo Guitar Concerts... Resident Artist Philip Lassiter perfroms in his Residency Concerts at The Jazz Showcase featuring the Columbia College Jazz Ensemble, The Fusion Ensemble, and The Latin Ensemble: Showcase.
Sets at 8:00 pm and 10:00 pm
Tickets at jazzshowcase.com... Resident Artist Philip Lassiter perfroms in his Residency Concerts at The Jazz Showcase featuring the Columbia College Jazz Ensemble, The Fusion Ensemble, and The Latin Ensemble: Showcase.
Sets at 8:00 pm and 10:00 pm
Tickets at jazzshowcase.com... Resident Artist Philip Lassiter perfroms in his Residency Concerts at The Jazz Showcase featuring the Columbia College Jazz Ensemble, The Fusion Ensemble, and The Latin Ensemble: Showcase.
Sets at 8:00 pm and 10:00 pm
Tickets at jazzshowcase.com... Resident Artist Philip Lassiter performs in his Residency Concerts at the Jazz Showcase featuring the Columbia College Jazz Ensemble, The Fusion Ensemble, and The Latin Ensemble: Showcase.
Sets at 4:00 pm and 8:00 pm
Tickets at jazzshowcase.com... The Guitar Ensemble and the American Roots Ensemble perform in their Midterm Concert... The Musical Theater Ensemble performs in their Midterm Concert... 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 in their Midterm Concert... The Pop Rock Ensemble: Showcase performs in their Midterm Concert... Student pianists perform in their Midterm Recital... Weekly solo and duo Guitar Concerts... The New Music Ensemble perform in their Midterm Concert... The Latin Ensemble: Showcase performs in their Midterm Concert... Weekly solo and duo Guitar Concerts... Weekly solo and duo Guitar Concerts... Advanced vocal students perform... Weekly solo and duo Guitar Concerts... The Guitar ensemble: Styles and The Guitar Ensemble: Performance perform in their Finals Concert... The Recording and Performance Ensembles perform in their Finals Concert... Weekly solo and duo Guitar Concerts... The Fusion Ensemble and The R&B Ensemble: Showcase perform in their Finals Concert... The Musical Theater Ensemble perform in their Finals concert... The Styles and Performance Survey Ensembles perform in their Finals concert... Weekly solo and duo Guitar Concerts... The American Roots Ensemble perform in their Finals Concert... The Jazz Pop Choir and The CCC Gospel Choir perform in their Finals Concert... Several Jazz Combos perform in their Finals Concert... The top vocal students perform in this Showcase Concert... Student songwriters perform their original songs... Student pianists and string players perform in their Finals Concert... The Pop Rock Ensemble: Showcase perform in their Finals Concert... Weekly solo and duo Guitar Concerts... Student songwriters perform their original songs... The Hip Hop Ensemble and The Gospel Band: Showcase perform in their Finals Concert... The New Music Ensemble perform their original works in their Finals Concert... The Latin Ensemble: Showcase perform in their Final Concert... Student composers perform their original compositions...
