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New HS planning...want the best band hall

Posted by Sprocket on 10/8/2024, 3:54 pm

We are starting a planning committee for a new HS. I have been asked to be on that committee. I would like put in for the best band hall ever. Where would I start. Who would be best to talk to. Is there a company that specialize in this exact thing. I plan on asking for the moon. Any and all advice would be most appreciated. Thanks!

Re: New HS planning...want the best band hall

Posted by to da moon then on 10/9/2024, 2:56 pm, in reply to "New HS planning...want the best band hall"

I know you are building a band hall, not an auditorium, But you might incorporate some ideas from this description of Ambassador Auditorium. You will need an auditorium at the high school anyway. If some of these elements are too small for your purposes they could be upscaled.

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The main lobby spans 4,000 square feet and features a massive, three-tier crystal chandelier. Rose onyx walls, African shedua wood railings and balcony-level handrails, a pure-wool carpet designed with an abstract reflection of the chandelier’s prism, and hand-rolled 24-carat gold leaf on the balcony and staircase under casings adorn the space.

Downstairs is the 3,168-square-foot lower lobby, which boasts two 24-carat gold chandeliers, Brazilian rosewood and rose onyx walls and another custom wool carpet. There are an additional 1,782 square feet of event space for up to 120 people, two multipurpose lecture and rehearsal rooms — one at 621 square feet, and the other at 945 square feet, accommodating 40 and 60 people, respectively — and gold and white dressing rooms with lighted mirrors, counter space and private restrooms with showers.

Re: New HS planning...want the best band hall

Posted by NTX on 10/10/2024, 10:57 am, in reply to "Re: New HS planning...want the best band hall"

Wichita Falls ISD just completed new schools and the performing arts spaces are very, very nice.

Re: New HS planning...want the best band hall

Posted by anon on 10/9/2024, 2:25 pm, in reply to "New HS planning...want the best band hall"

The Wenger website has some good ideas for planning a new band hall:

https://www.wengercorp.com/Construct/docs/Wenger%20Planning%20Guide.pdf

Re: New HS planning...want the best band hall

Posted by D Brown on 10/9/2024, 10:29 am, in reply to "New HS planning...want the best band hall"

Storage, storage, storage, storage

Make all doors 4 ft doors to accommodate larger keyboards and timpani

Have power outlets installed above your lockers for metronome speakers

Re: New HS planning...want the best band hall

Posted by one idea on 10/8/2024, 5:35 pm, in reply to "New HS planning...want the best band hall"

This is pretty amazing...

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If the link doesn't work you can search youtube for "A tour of the new Moe & Gene Johnson HS Band Facilities"

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