Otterbein College Department of Music

Facilities

Otterbein has five performance and rehearsal facilities, in addition to well-equipped classrooms, labs and studios. To view our performance facilities click on the link at right.

The Battelle Fine Arts Center
Battelle Fine Arts Center lobby The Battelle Fine Arts Center (BFAC) is shared by the Department of Music and the dance area of the Department of Theatre and Dance. BFAC houses several class and rehearsal rooms. All rooms are equipped with sound systems and most have computer projection equipment.

Building Hours
When the College is in session:
Monday - Thursday:7:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.
Friday & Saturday:7:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Sunday:10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

When the College is not in session (interterm, holidays, summer):
Weekdays:7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday:closed



Classrooms, Labs and Studios

Keyboard Lab (Room 238)
The Keyboard Lab contains twelve Yamaha digital pianos, and one instructor workstation for class piano. The electronic pianos in the lab are replaced each spring through an agreement with The Yamaha Corporation.  

Computer Lab (Room 239)
The Computer Lab has twelve student PCs and one instructor computer, and is equipped with state-of-the art music software. The lab's printer is capable of printing full-size scores.   Photo of the Computer Lab
Electronic Music Studio (Room 205)
The Electronic Music Studio contains computers, music software, synthesizers, drum machines, various sound processors, a mixing console, and professional quality audio and recording equipment. The facility also serves as a recording studio with both audio and video connections to Riley Auditorium.   Photos of the Electronic Music Studio



Performance Facilities

Cowan Hall
Cowan Hall is the largest performing space on campus. It seats over 1100 and is the venue for all Musical Theatre performances, Artist Series concerts and large ensemble concerts such as the Concert Band and Westerville Symphony.
  photo of Cowan Hall

Riley Auditorium
Riley Auditorium is the 275-seat recital and lecture hall in the Battelle Fine Arts Center. It is equipped with a practice organ and a 9-foot Steinway.
  Rily Auditorium
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