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Harvard University Department of Music Paine Hall Rental Info

John Knowles Paine Concert Hall at Harvard University

Schedule of Paine Hall concerts and events

Paine Hall is available for rental to Harvard student organizations. For information on booking Paine Hall, contact Jean Moncrieff, Director of Events, at 495-9859.

HISTORY

John Knowles Paine Concert Hall, located on the second floor of the Fanny Peabody Mason Music Building at Harvard, was completed in 1914 and named for Harvard's first Professor of Music. Paine Hall's design was realized with the professional expertise of acoustician Wallace C. Sabine, who was known for his contribution to the construction of Symphony Hall in 1900.

The average estimated cost for renting Paine Hall for one six-hour period is $300 to $400. Due to Departmental activities, Paine Hall is generally not available for rental Monday through Thursday evenings during the academic year.

Paine Hall is wheelchair accessible by ramp and elevator to the second floor. A wheelchair lift provides access to the Paine Hall stage. An accessible bathroom is also available. Special seating to accomodate wheelchairs requires advance notice.

Rental Information

CAPACITY

Paine Hall contains seating for 437 persons. Of these seats, 95 are located in the balcony.

STAGE SIZE

Dimensions for the Paine Hall stage are 30-ft. wide by 33-ft. deep

PIANOS

Two Steinway Concert Grand Model D pianos are available for Paine Hall events. A Harvard piano technician will tune the instruments before the event. Special fees apply for weekend tunings.

LIGHTING

Paine Hall lights are focussed for a small ensemble. Additional theatrical lighting is available with approval of the Hall Manager. You must contract with a Harvard lighting technician to focus and operate these lights.

ADDITIONAL FACILITIES

Several classrooms of various sizes adjacent to Paine Hall are available for use as a Green Room and/or dressing room. There is no area available for receptions.

AUDIO VISUAL

Use of Harvard sound system, microphones, projectors, screen, etc. must be arranged through Harvard Audio Visual Services at 495-9460. You may also bring in your own audio visual equipment with permission of the Hall Manager.

TICKETS

There is no box office at Paine Hall. However, the Harvard Box Office will sell or distribute tickets for Paine Hall events. The Harvard Box Office is open seven days a week and offers a full range of tickets and marketing services for no fees. For information call the Manager of Student Ticketing Services at 617-496-6091

RESTRICTIONS

Smoking is not allowed anywhere in Paine hall or the Music Building by order of the city of Cambridge. No alcohol is permitted on the premises. Harvard University police must be present if money is being exchanged at the event, or if deemed necessary by Paine Hall management due to the nature of the event or the size of the expected audience. A deposit is required, and is non-refundable upon cancellation.

CAPACITY	Paine Hall contains seating for 437 persons. Of these seats, 95 are located in the balcony.
STAGE SIZE	Dimensions for the Paine Hall stage are 30-ft. wide by 33-ft. deep
PIANOS	Two Steinway Concert Grand Model D pianos are available for Paine Hall events. A Harvard piano technician will tune the instruments before the event. Special fees apply for weekend tunings.
LIGHTING	Paine Hall lights are focussed for a small ensemble. Additional theatrical lighting is available with approval of the Hall Manager. You must contract with a Harvard lighting technician to focus and operate these lights.
ADDITIONAL FACILITIES	Several classrooms of various sizes adjacent to Paine Hall are available for use as a Green Room and/or dressing room. There is no area available for receptions.
AUDIO VISUAL	Use of Harvard sound system, microphones, projectors, screen, etc. must be arranged through Harvard Audio Visual Services at 495-9460. You may also bring in your own audio visual equipment with permission of the Hall Manager.
TICKETS	There is no box office at Paine Hall. However, the Harvard Box Office will sell or distribute tickets for Paine Hall events. The Harvard Box Office is open seven days a week and offers a full range of tickets and marketing services for no fees. For information call the Manager of Student Ticketing Services at 617-496-6091
RESTRICTIONS	Smoking is not allowed anywhere in Paine hall or the Music Building by order of the city of Cambridge. No alcohol is permitted on the premises. Harvard University police must be present if money is being exchanged at the event, or if deemed necessary by Paine Hall management due to the nature of the event or the size of the expected audience. A deposit is required, and is non-refundable upon cancellation.