Music Technology Lab
The Music Technology Lab has 15 student workstations with a variety of music software, including Ableton Live, Logic Pro X, Pro Tools, OcenAudio, EastWest Gold sample library, and Finale. Each station includes the following:
- Apple iMac (Retina display 3.6GHz Intel Core i9 processor with 16Gb of RAM)
- Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 interface
- Ableton Push MIDI controller
- Nektar Impact GX49 MIDI keyboard
- Nektar Sustain Pedal
- Shure SM58 or SM57 microphone
- Audio-Technica ATH-M20x headphones
Students currently or previously enrolled in music technology or music theory classes, and current Music majors/minors may use their OneCard to swipe into the lab between 6 am and midnight. Students not currently enrolled in music courses who wish to use the lab or studios should contact Prof. Broening.
Recording Studio
The Department of Music recording studio consists of three different rooms: a control room, a live room, and an isolation room. Audio and video connections join the three rooms to each other and additional audio and video lines connect to our concert hall. The studio also supports Dante audio networking in Booker Hall of music and other venues and live streaming of department events.
Piano Lab
The piano lab includes sixteen Roland HP-504 digital pianos with 88 weighted and velocity-sensitive keys, a Roland HPi-50e Teacher Piano and lab controller, and a Steinway M grand piano.
Music Library
The Music Library is a resource for all UR students, faculty, and staff; members of the community are also welcome to visit. A recent renovation created a greatly enlarged study area with many options for seating. The collection includes more than 13,000 CDs, 18,000 scores, and 12,000 books about all types of music and dance. The DVD collection includes operas, musicals, dance performances, concerts, instructional programs, and documentaries. Laptop computers, iPads, a printer, a photocopier, and a scanner are also available.
Enter the Music Library via the second floor of Booker Hall or the third floor of the Modlin Center.
Practice Rooms
Booker Hall of Music houses fifteen practice rooms that are available to students during regular building hours. The department’s adjunct faculty also utilize these rooms on a regular basis for private lesson instruction. Schedules are posted on each Practice Room door.For questions regarding practice rooms usage, please contact the Administrative Coordinator.
