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Our tour includes photos of Cypress Hall (the Music Building), including the Recital Hall, various labs, and rehearsal and practice rooms.
The Music Building
Completed in 1960, Cypress Hall (the Music Building) features modern, acoustically-designed rooms which maximize sound separation and yet, provide
a graceful surrounding to encourage academic and musical activities.
Outside the Building - A picture of the building from the street
The Courtyard - A picture of the courtyard area
Recital Hall
The Recital Hall (CY158) was recently renovated and redesigned to an acoustically
transformable room which can be adjusted to the needs of the performer.
A picture of the The Recital Hall
Bass Senior Recital - CSUN bassist Christopher Johnson performs with a cellist in the Recital Hall.
Practice Rooms
Practice Rooms are provided for the use of all music students and are
located at the south side of both the first and second floors of the
building.
A picture of CSUN student Darrin Baker putting one of our many practice rooms to use.
Main Office
For questions and general information, the Music Office houses a friendly staff willing to help every student.
Rehearsal Hall
Everyday, various ensembles meet in the rehearsal hall to practice.
View a picture of the CSUN Wind Ensemble and Dr. David Whitwell in the Main Rehearsal Hall.
Music Technology Lab
The Music Technology Laboratory (MTL) has fully-equipped MIDI stations and
computers for classes and open-lab sessions. Computer software includes
sequencing, notation, multimedia, word processing and gives each student
access to the Internet and e-mail.
The web site for the Music Technology Lab, including pictures
and a complete description of the lab.
Also, please visit our Music Technology
Area, where there are
additional pictures of the complete technology department.
The Pipe Organ in NH 107
The Pipe Organ, built by J.W. Walker & Sons, is located in Nordhoff Hall, room 107.
With twenty-three ranks and 1,777 pipes, it was built to the sound of a French-classical instrument.
The Pipe Organ - A description and history of the pipe organ.
The Plaza del Sol Performance Hall
Many of the Music Department's concerts are held in this hall. This facility has a 500-seat state-of-the-art theatre. With
excellent acoustics and an intimate feel, the Center has already proven
itself to be an ideal setting for a wide variety of stage events ranging
from concerts to theatrical productions, public forums to dance
performances. The venue is equipped with a computerized lighting system,
sophisticated sound system, orchestra pit, dressing rooms and a full fly
system.
For more information please go to CSUN Center for the Performing Arts.
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