UMBC Concert Hall

UMBC Concert Hall
Address Performing Arts & Humanities Bldg.
1000 Hilltop Circle
Baltimore, Maryland
United States
Coordinates 39°15′20″N 76°42′58″W / 39.255693°N 76.716007°W
Owner University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Capacity 375
Construction
Opened 2014
Architect William Rawn Associates
Grimm and Parker Architects
Website
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The UMBC Concert Hall is the main theater of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County campus in Baltimore, Maryland. The theater is located in the Performing Arts and Humanities Building, the university's home for Ancient Studies, Dance, English, Music, Philosophy, and Theatre departments.[1] The theater is the designated concert hall for the university's symphony orchestra and other ensembles.[2]

Construction began in 2012 with phase one, and was completed in the fall of 2014. The concert hall provides space for an orchestra, stage, and seating up to 375 individuals.[3]

Awards

Along with the rest of the Performing Arts and Humanities Building, the Concert Hall was issued LEED silver status by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).

In addition, the building was giver the Higher Education Design Award by the American Institute of Architects Baltimore Chapter.[4]

References

  1. "UMBC: Inviting Inspiration". umbc.edu. Retrieved 2014-11-24.
  2. "UMBC Department of Music : The UMBC Symphony Orchestra". umbc.edu. Retrieved 2014-11-24.
  3. "New UMBC arts center is built for show - Baltimore Sun". articles.baltimoresun.com. Retrieved 2014-11-24.
  4. "Excellence in Design Awards - AIABaltimore". aiabaltimore.org. Retrieved 2014-11-24.