Rehearsal rooms

Rehearsal rooms, unlike most performance spaces, are usually too small. Sometimes, a music group that is too large or too loud will simply overwhelm the space. For these rooms, one needs a combination of sound absorption and sound-diffusing geometry that makes the room act like a larger room. Sufficient height is critical. A rehearsal room that has sound-absorbing surfaces, but lacks sound-diffusing surfaces will sound dead and unresponsive and will pose difficulties for hearing amongst members of an ensemble.

Sound Isolation

Rehearsal rooms are often located near performance spaces or other rehearsal rooms, and so require good sound isolation from these other spaces.

Background noise

Although background noise may not be as critical in a rehearsal space as in a performance space, mechanical (HVAC) noise control can make all the difference in the acoustics.

Adjustable acoustics

Relatively uncommon but very helpful is the use of adjustable acoustics for a rehearsal room utilized by different types of ensembles. A small vocal ensemble needs a room with some reverberation in order to blend its sound. A band, at the other extreme, requires maximum sound absorption. If both groups must share the same room, adjustable sound absorption is the means for satisfying both requirements.

Stretansky Recital Hall Susquehanna University	Lenape Middle School Auditorium	Clemens Theatre Christopher Dock Mennonite High School
Lancaster Trust Building Theatre	Williamsport High School	Binns Rehearsal Hall, Pennsylvania Academy of Music
Mt. Gretna Chautauqua Playhouse	Hannah Penn Middle School Auditorium	American Music Theatre
Cumberland Valley High School Auditorium	McCaskey East High School Auditorium	Domaine Forget de Charlevoix
Northern York High School Auditorium	Jim Thorpe High School Auditorium	Conowago H.S. Auditorium Sound System Renovation