Student Resources

There are 4 practice rooms with grand pianos located on the 2nd floor of Haydn Hall and 6 Wenger practice modules located in Denison Hall. There are 2 studios dedicated to the HPP program located in the basement of Haydn Hall. 

Practice rooms are available to Department of Music students, faculty, and staff, and music minors/non-majors taking applied lessons (MUAP) or ensembles (MUEN). Practice rooms are not open to the public.

• Practice rooms are accessible after-hours by card swipe; walk-ins are permitted when not in use
• Same-day reservations for practice rooms/studios can be made up to 2 hours before a session
• Reservations cannot exceed 2 hours (120-minutes)
• Graduate students in Historical Performance Practice or students taking lessons on period instruments can book the HPP Studios in Haydn Hall (requires specialized access)
• Percussion majors or students taking percussion lessons can book the Percussion Studio in Denison Hall (requires specialized access)
• Practice rooms should not be used for remote classes, study sessions, meetings, hangouts, lunch, etc. (including the Percussion Studio)
• Practice rooms may be used by a faculty member as a teaching studio with approval from the Department of Music
• Students taking lessons through the CIM Preparatory and Continuing Education Department are not given access to CWRU practice rooms/rehearsal spaces

Haydn Hall classrooms, Harkness Classroom, and Denison Hall rehearsal rooms are available to Department of Music students, faculty, and staff. 

• Reservations require 5 business days in advance
• Cancellations must be made 7 days from your reservation confirmation (24-hrs when booking within the 5-day window)
• Reservations cannot exceed 2 hours (120-minutes)
• Music majors are encouraged to book recurring (weekly) times for individual practice
• CWRU ensemble members (MUEN) and music minors/non-majors taking lessons (MUAP) can reserve recurring (weekly) times following the Drop/Add Period
• Authorized student organizations can book rehearsal rooms in Denison Hall during Active Hours
• Classrooms can only be reserved during business hours unless the individual has after-hours (card swipe) access

The Department of Music maintains a limited inventory of instruments for student use. Our instruments and equipment are not available for public use. A policy has been put in place by the Ensembles Committee to have students complete and sign a contract when borrowing instruments or equipment for very special circumstances. Students are advised to first submit a request form. Your guide to borrowing an instrument >>

Campus Events: The use of music stands, chairs, or equipment needed for a campus event requires authorization from the Music Office. Students and ensemble directors are advised to first submit a request form.

Approving Authority: Nicholas Strawn, Performance and Operations Assistant, in consultation with the appropriate ensemble director, supervisor, or faculty advisor. 

Instrument Returns or Renewals and Closing Procedures

This information pertains to all music majors and ensemble members with instruments and/or lockers, and students interested in summer access. View instructions for instrument returns/renewals and closing procedures.

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