DEPARTMENT of MUSIC
Music Spaces
Amazing acoustics, stunning performance venues, high-end recording studios and soundproof practice spaces—our spaces are designed with both musician and music lover in mind.
Spaces for teaching music have vastly different requirements than your average classroom. The music rooms in Allard Hall include sound-resistant practice spaces, recording studios and digital audio production suites, ensemble rooms, teaching studios and other spaces designed to facilitate masterclasses and other courses, and rehearsals for directed ensembles, bands and combos.
Pride in place
Stellar acoustics and a warm, sophisticated setting make the Betty Andrews Recital Hall a great live music venue. Specialists in sound, performance lighting and audio/visual communication were consulted throughout design and construction to ensure a performance space of the finest quality. Its unique shape and design can accommodate cabaret-style events, intimate orchestras and ensembles.
Music makers
At Bent River Records, our university record label, music students gain hands-on production experience while rubbing shoulders with professional musicians. Audio editing suites, ensemble labs, sound-resistant practice spaces and acoustically engineered teaching studios ensure our students hone their musical chops using the same technology, tools and equipment as the pros.
Canada's only university-run record label, Bent River Records is an innovative, artist-focused label that gives our students the opportunity for truly hands-on learning.