Electro-Acoustic Studios
Performance Venues
Performing Arts Library

Facilities

The Music Conservatory facilities include the Performing Arts Library, soundproof air conditioned practice studios, the 195-seat Rudolph Ganz Memorial Hall, concert facilities, the orchestra rehearsal room, Electro-Acoustic music facilities, a technology lab equipped with computers and keyboards, a Piano Lab with state-of-the-art digital pianos, and well-equipped studios and classrooms.

Electro-Acoustic Studios
The Electro-Acoustic Studios of Chicago College of Performing Arts consist of two distinctive, separate studio spaces. Both were renovated and reconstructed during the Fall of 2006.

Electro-Acoustic Studio 1556, which has one user station, is designed for those already having substantial experience in recording technique, digital editing, audio hardware and music software in the creation of sonic art works. This studio is mainly for the production of Electro-Acoustic Composition, Video Works, Visual Art, and Multi-Media works. Available hardware includes the following: Digidesign 002 Interface/Mixer, Disidesign MBox, Roland SP808EX, Tascam DA-P1, Marantz Recorder, Yamaha VL70m, Roland RS-S 64 voice, Sony CD player, Mackie 1202 mixer, Samson Mixer, Yamaha WX5 and CASIO MDI DH-100. Available software includes Max/MSP/Jitter, ProTools, Reason, SPEAR, and others. There are also plans to incorporate Final Cut Pro, After Effects, and other Video Mixing software.

Classes offered in conjunction with the studios are Electroacoustic Music II (MUTC 326) and private lessons for individual users.

Electro-Acoustic Studio 1561 is equipped with three G5 Power Mac computer stations that are connected to recording Equipment, each with a DIGI 002, an Mbox and a MIDI interface. This studio is designed for beginning to intermediate level users who wish to explore recording technique and electronic music software.

This studio includes the following equipment: Ensonic EPS, Korg KARMA, Edirol MIDI Keyboard, DBX Compressors, DBX DriveRack, Aphex661 Vocal Compressor, Lexicon MPX1, Korg Wavestation, Yamaha TX81Z, Mackie 1604 (VLZ), Tascam CD-D4000, Marantz PMD 320, Tascam DA20, Tascam 130, Denon DN D9000 and Denon X8000. The following software is available: Max/MSP/Jitter, ProTools, Reason, SPEAR, and other recording and digital sound processing software.

The classes that are offered in conjunction with this studio are Electronic Music I (MUTC 325) and private or group lessons.

If you have questions about the Electro-Acoustic Studios, please contact Dr. Choi at 312-322-7137.


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Performance Venues (On-Campus)

Ganz Hall is located in the Auditorium Building at 430 S Michigan Avenue. This space is used primarily for CCPA recitals and chamber music concerts. Originally a dining hall, it seats 195 and bears all the classic characteristics of its designers, famed architects Louis Sullivan and Dankmar Adler. Original woodwork and stained glass add to the beauty of this space.




Also in the Auditorium Building, the historic national landmark Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University is the crowning achievement of Sullivan and Adler. The theatre is one of Chicago’s largest, seating over 3,700 patrons. Built in 1889, its architectural integrity and perfect acoustics are internationally recognized. It is the resident home of The Joffrey Ballet, and hosts a variety of events, from Broadway to rock concerts. Recent performances include The Bolshoi Ballet, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Wilco, REM, Bob Dylan, The Producers and Movin’ Out. CCPA’s Symphony Orchestra and Conservatory Chorus perform in the Auditorium Theatre for the annual Vivid! concert.



Performance Venues (Off-Campus)

The Harris Theatre for Music and Dance (205 E Randolph) is a state-of-the-art, 1,400-seat, downtown performance facility in Chicago’s Millenium Park. The Harris serves as a national model of collaboration between the philanthropic community and performing arts organizations. CCPA’s Symphony Orchestra will return to the theater for its fourth season, along with music and dance organizations such as Music of the Baroque, Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, and Chicago Opera Theater.

The Center for Performing Arts is located on the campus of Governors State University in the south suburb of University Park. In a mission to present the finest in performing arts entertainment to Chicago Southland, this 1,100-seat theater welcomes CCPA’s Chamber and Symphony Orchestras for 5 concerts this season, including the third installment of the Vivid! concert series.

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Performing Arts Library

The Performing Arts Library contains one of the best equipped music collections in the greater Chicago metropolitan area. It has an impressive collection of more than 75,000 music scores and books, and more than 25,000 recordings. Housed in its own separate quarters, the Library is fully equipped with listening and viewing facilities for tapes, records, compact discs and videotapes. In addition, the Library's computer terminals provide instant access to many of the most important databases, as well as linking with over eighty Illinois libraries and over one thousand research collections throughout North America. The Library is staffed with friendly and knowledgeable staff who are prepared to help you in any way they can -- whether it's finding scores for you to perform, or guiding you through the often daunting thickets of your research projects. 

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