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Libby Gardner Concert Hall: A Premier Event Venue
Libby Gardner Concert Hall is our distinguished concert venue. With a capacity of 680 seats, additional choir seating for 200 performers, and room for 80 musicians on stage, this hall is perfect for large-scale events. Whether hosting concerts, graduations, or conferences, Libby Gardner Concert Hall provides an elegant and acoustically rich environment that will leave a lasting impression on your audience. Explore the possibilities of this grand space!
Features:
- 680 Seats plus choir seating for 200 performers
- Stage for over 80 musicians
- Matched pair of Hamburg Steinway D concert grand pianos
- Lively-Fulcher pipe organ
- Moveable acoustic curtain for adjustment of hall reverberation time
Lively-Fulcher pipe organ
- Three manuals and pedal
- Tracker action with electric assist
- 64 ranks
- Builder: Lively-Fulcher Organs Washington, D.C.
- Organ Focus Article
- See here for specifications: Pipe Organ Database
- Stage measuring 30 feet deep, 45 feet wide at the back, and 65 feet wide at the front
Thompson Chamber Music Hall: A Versatile Event Space
Thompson Chamber Music Hall provides the flexibility to host a variety of events, from more intimate concerts and banquets to receptions and personal celebrations. This grand ballroom features high, intricately carved ceilings and stunning columns adorned with gold leaf, creating an elegant atmosphere for any occasion. Elegant French doors open to three balconies that overlook the beautiful Bruce W. Bastian Atrium, enhancing the ambiance and offering a picturesque backdrop for your event. Thompson Chamber Music Hall provides a stunning setting that combines elegance with versatility, ensuring an unforgettable experience for you and your guests.
Features:
- Concert Seating:up to 250 guests
- Banque Seating: up to 200 guests.
- Open Houses and Dances: 350 guests
- Wooden stage measures 20 feet wide by 18 feet deep
- Two 7-foot Steinway grand pianos
- twenty-two 60-inch round tables
- 10 buffet tables
- Catering Options: Guests may select their caterer of choice, ensuring a customized dining experience. Please note that caterers must provide a Certificate of Insurance.
Bruce W. Bastian Atrium: A Stunning Space for Gatherings and Receptions
The Bruce W. Bastian Atrium will take your guests’ breath away, with glass skylight and open-air ambiance created by glass walls and doors. This unique setting is perfect for receptions, gatherings, and post-concert celebrations. The Atrium's combination of natural light, lush greenery, and grand staircase creates an enchanting environment for bringing patrons and performers together.
Features:
- The Marriner S. Eccles Grand Staircase gracefully ascends from the the main floor of the Atrium to the entrance of Libby Gardner Concert Hall, providing a stunning focal point as guests arrive.
- Honoring our generous supporters, the etched glass donor walls at the base of the Grand Staircase highlight the contributions of School of Music donors, adding a touch of elegance and appreciation to the space.
- Catering Options: Guests may select their caterer of choice, ensuring a customized dining experience. Please note that caterers must provide a Certificate of Insurance.
Dumke Recital Hall: A Premier Venue for Recitals and Lectures
Dumke Recital Hall stands as our dedicated space for recitals, lectures, and presentations. With a seating capacity of 114, this hall features stadium seating that ensures an engaging experience for guests. The Dumke Recital Hall is a generous gift from the Katherine W. and Ezekiel R. Dumke Foundation, and it stands as a testament to the commitment to fostering the arts in our community. This hall offers a refined and acoustically rich environment for smaller, more intimate events.
Features:
- Seats 114 guests, creating an inviting, intimate atmosphere
- Stage measures 23 feet 7 inches wide and 15 feet 9 inches deep
- 7-foot New York Steinway piano
- 7-foot Hamburg Steinway piano
- 1971 Eric Herz single manual harpsichord
- 10-foot by 10-foot projection screen
- Digital video projector
- Laptop hookups
Recordings: Capture the Excellence in Our Premier Halls
Our venues offer high-quality recording services in three exceptional spaces: Libby Gardner Concert Hall, Thompson Chamber Music Hall, and Dumke Recital Hall. Each hall is equipped with automated, specialized recording equipment that enhance and capture the outstanding performances that take place in David P. Gardner Hall. Artists may request the raw audio files for their own use. They are also free to bring in their own recording equipment and/or engineers to record in our acoustically superior venues.
Hall Suggestions:
- Libby Gardner Concert Hall: Known for its stunning acoustics and spacious stage, this hall is perfect to host from the large orchestral and choral groups to the professional soloist to record in. The uniqueness of the adjustable sound wall allows for nuanced control over reverberation time.
- Thompson Chamber Music Hall: With its elegant setting and versatile layout, this hall is ideal for solo recordings to chamber music recordings.
- Dumke Recital Hall: This intimate venue is designed for recording smaller ensembles and soloists alike.