The Music Center
1014 S. Michigan Ave.
Columbia’s 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:
- The Performance Survey Ensembles Final Concert
- The Jazz Pop Choir and The CCC Gospel Choir in Concert
- The American Roots Ensemble in Concert
- Columbia College Jazz Night
- First Friday's Open Mic with Cassandra O'Neal
- The Singer's Showcase
- The Songwriting Recital
- Student Piano and Strings Recital
- The Pop Rock Ensemble: Showcase in Concert
- Wednesday Noon Guitar Concert Series
- Songwriting Recital
- The Hip Hop Ensemble and The Gospel Band: Showcase in ConcertThe Hip Hop Ensemble and The Gospel Band: Showcase perform in their Finals Concert...Get the details
- The New Music Ensemble in ConcertThe New Music Ensemble perform their original compositions in their Finals Concert...Get the details
- The Latin Ensemble: Showcase in Concert
- The Comp 1 and Studio Comp 3 Recital
- Wednesday Noon Guitar Concert Series
- The Incomplete Journey Through Rock and Roll
- Wednesday Noon Guitar Concert Series
- Wednesday Noon Guitar Concert Series
- Meet the Artist with Jonathan McReynolds
- Wednesday Noon Guitar Concert Series
- Jonathan McReynolds Residency ConcertGrammy Award Winning Artist and Alumni Residency Concerts featuring the Fusion Ensemble, The R&B Ensemble: Showcase, The Gospel Band: Showcase, and The Pop Rock Ensemble: Showcase...Get the details
- Wednesday Noon Guitar Concert Series
- Deep Dish Music FestivalThe School of Audio and Music's annual High School Music Festival with Special Guest Jonathan McReynolds...Get the details
- The Guitar Ensemble: Performance and The American Roots Ensemble in ConcertThe Guitar Ensemble: Performance and The American Roots Ensemble perform in their Midterm Concert...Get the details
- The Musical Theater Ensemble in Concert
- Student Piano and String Recital
- Wednesday Noon Guitar Concert Series
- The Hip Hop Ensemble and The Gospel Band: Showcase in ConcertThe Hip Hop Ensemble and The Gospel Band: Showcase perform in their Midterm Concert...Get the details
- The Fusion Ensemble and The R&B Ensemble: Showcase in Concert
- The Pop Rock Ensemble: Showcase in Concert
- Wednesday Noon Guitar Concert Series
- The New Music Ensemble in ConcertThe New Music Ensemble performs in their Midterm Concert featuring their original compositions...Get the details
- The Latin Ensemble: Showcase in Concert
- Wednesday Noon Guitar Concert Series
- Wednesday Noon Guitar Concert Series
- Wednesday Noon Guitar Concert Series
- Holden Magee Senior RecitalGraduating Senior Holden Magee performs his Senior Recital featuring his original compositions....Get the details
- Wednesday Noon Guitar Concert Series
- Katelin Reinert Senior RecitalGraduating Senior Katelin Reinert perfroms her Senior Recital featuring their original compositions...Get the details
- Advanced Vocal Studio Performance
- The Recording and Performance Ensembles in Concert
- Wednesday Noon Guitar Concert Series
- The Guitar Ensembles in Concert
- Survey Ensembles in Concert
- The Fusion Ensemble and The R&B Ensemble: Showcase in ConcertThe Fusion Ensemble and The R&B Ensemble: Showcase perfrom in their Finals Concert...Get the details
- The Student Piano and Strings Recital
- Wednesday Noon Guitar Concert Series
- Styles Survey Ensembles final Concert
- The Performance Survey Ensembles Finals Concert
- The Jazz Pop Choir and The CCC Gospel Choir in Concert
- The American Roots Ensemble in Concert
- Columbia College Jazz Night
- The Musical Theater Ensemble in Concert
- The Singer's Showcase
- The Songwriting Recital
- The Pop Rock Ensemble: Showcase in Concert
- Wednesday Noon Guitar Concert Series
- Songwriting Recital
- The New Music Ensemble in ConcertThe New Music Ensemble performs their original compositions in their Finals concert...Get the details
- The Hip Hop Ensemble and the Gospel Band: Showcase in ConcertThe Hip Hop Ensemble and the Gospel Band: Showcase perform in their Finals Concert...Get the details
- The Latin Ensemble: Showcase in Concert