Howard Hanson Recital Hall
CJS Architects, along with and Building Services Group (BSG), were selected by the Eastman School of Music, of the University of Rochester, for the recent renovation of Howard Hanson Recital Hall, an intimate concert venue built in 1976. The hall was completely gutted and renovated to bring it into the 21st Century, with construction taking place over the course of the 2022-23 academic year and into summer. This small but mighty 57-seat hall measures just under 1,100 square feet, including its greenroom.
The newly completed renovation has made Hanson Hall one the most state-of-the-art locations on Eastman’s campus. The recital hall now allows for flexible usage, including performances and lectures, due to the installation of a smart control panel and versatile lighting options. Alongside its upgraded technology and trimmings, the hall’s stage features a beautifully restored 1906 Steinway piano.
An especially exciting element of the hall’s makeover is the installation of ‘self-recording’ audio and video equipment for student use, including two 4k cameras, a high-quality hanging stereo microphone and next-day access to the recordings.
The complete renovation of Howard Hanson Recital Hall complements the renovations of Eastman’s other performance venues—Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre, Kilbourn Hall and the Hatch Recital Hall, all projects completed by CJS Architects.
| Eastman School of Music | Rochester, NY | 2023 | ||
| News | Eastman completes renovation of Howard Hanson Recital Hall | July 15, 2024 | ||
