Practice Rooms Protocol

The Department of Music has 18 general practice rooms, six grand piano practice rooms, one graduate student grand piano room, one percussion room, one harp/organ room, and an organ/chamber music room.

Most practice rooms are equipped with mirrors and a music stand secured in the room. Stands should not be moved from rooms. It is recommended that each instrumentalist have a portable music stand for rehearsals in rooms when there aren't enough stands.

Practice rooms may not be booked but they are available on a first-come-first-served basis. Students may book other department rooms in preparation for recitals or juries by contacting Production & Operations. Note: There are NO practice rooms available for general students. You must be involved in one of our programs or in a Music Department ensemble to have access to a practice room.

All spaces must be left in the appropriate "neutral state" at the end of a practice or rehearsal. Please return stands and chairs to their places, switch off lights, and leave the door open.

If you choose to work after regular hours, please ensure someone knows you are working alone and in what location. Campus Safewalk service is available to all students after regular hours. Please call Safewalk at 780.492.5563. In the event of an emergency, please call 911 or Campus Protective Services at 780.492.5050. Emergency Phones are located in the Main Stairwell on each floor of FAB.

Eligibility for Practice Room Access

Students will be given access for their respective practice spaces: grand piano rooms for piano majors, designated rooms for harp, organ and percussion, and general practice rooms for all other majors.

There are three categories of eligibility for practice room access:

• Eligible by Program
• Eligible by Course
• Eligible by No-Credit Ensemble

Practice Room Rules

Practice room rules are posted on the door of each practice room and on the Music website. Every student eligible to use the practice rooms will honour the Practice Room Rules:

1. Safety first!* Please take precautions when practicing after hours.
   
   
2. Theft is a reality. Please do not leave personal belongings unattended. Personal items left overnight may be disposed of by MSA Officers.
   
   
3. Do not let unauthorized persons have access to facilities. Authorized persons have their own access.
   
   
4. No food or smoking in practice rooms.
   
   
5. Do not place drinks on the pianos or benches.
   
   
6. Please make sure your hands are clean and not sticky before using pianos
   
   
7. Do not use an eraser on or over the piano or organ keyboard.
   
   
8. If you leave the room for more than 10 minutes, please be aware you are forfeiting possession of the space. Do not leave your instrument unattended as a means of holding a practice room.
   
   
9. Please report any problems with the pianos to our piano technician by completing the appropriate form found on each piano, or in the links below:
    
   
   - General Practice Rooms Reporting Form
   
   - Keyboard Student Practice Area (Grands) Reporting Form
   
   
10. When you leave a practice room, turn off the lights, and leave the door open.

*If you choose to work after regular hours, please ensure someone knows you are working alone and in what location. Campus Safewalk service is available to all students after regular hours. Please call Safewalk at 780.492.5563. In the event of an emergency, please call 911 or Campus Protective Services at 780.492.5050. Emergency Phones are located in the Main Stairwell on each floor of FAB.