The Music Building is a two-wing, three-story complex of teaching studios, classrooms, practice rooms, Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall, Karl Geiringer Hall, and a chamber music hall. Outstanding resources include Hamburg and New York Steinway grand pianos, a state-of-the-art Music Laboratory, and the Center for Research in Electronic Art Technology (CREATE). 

Rent or Book our Facilities

For facility rental information for campus, general public, or interdepartmental bookings, please contact the Production and Events Manager. The number of crew members needed for each event depends on the size, type of event, and room rented. The Department of Music can assist with staffing your event.

See below for more information on each of the Department of Music venues that are available for rent.

 

Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall has a capacity of approximately 460 people. The venue has a full stage with orchestra pit and ample lighting for any production both amateur or professional. The rental fee is $350 for up to 4 hours and $600 for more than four hours. Stage technicians and ushers are required for all events at a rate of $20 per hour.

UCSB Chamber Orchestra on Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall stage

 

Karl Geiringer Hall has a capacity of approximately 100 people and is suitable for concerts and recitals. The rental fee is $200 for up to 4 hours and $300 for more than four hours. A stage technician monitor is required for all events and can be hired for $20 per hour. Ushers are available for all events at the rate of $20 per hour.

UCSB Jazz Combos performing in Karl Geiringer Hall

Room 1145 has a capacity of approximately 135 people and is suitable for concerts and recitals. The rental fee is $200 for up to 4 hours and $300 for more than four hours. A stage technician monitor is required for all events and can be hired for $20 per hour.

UCSB Son Jarocho Ensemble in Room 1145

 

The Music Bowl is an intimate outdoor amphitheater within the Department of Music facility and is suitable for concerts and recitals. The rental fee is $150 for up to 4 hours and $250 for more than four hours. A stage technician monitor is required for all events and can be hired for $20 per hour.

Young Artists String Quartet rehearsing in UCSB Music Bowl