Mater Dei Chapel
The focal point of many activities at the College of Mount St. Joseph is the beautiful Mater Dei Chapel. In addition to regular masses and liturgical events, the 700-seat chapel is used for performances by the Chorale, the Chamber Singers and individual students.
The College Theatre
With a seating capacity of 1100, the College Theatre is the largest auditorium on campus and an important venue for campus and community cultural events. The theatre is equipped with comprehensive lighting and sound systems, an oversized stage, an orchestra pit and a large stock of set pieces used for college productions. In addition to rehearsals and performances of the Concert Band and a community orchestra, the theatre is home to the annual Musical Theatre productions of the Music Department.
The Recital Hall
The newly renovated 80-seat recital hall is used for the majority of Music Department performances. Equipped with performance lighting, sound system, and multi-media equipment, the hall provides an intimate environment for student recitals and masterclasses.
The Piano Lab
For classroom keyboard training, the Music Department has recently installed a state-of-the-art interactive piano laboratory. Through the use of MIDI technology, students at individual workstations interact with a teacher workstation in the pursuit of basic keyboard skills. The lab is also used as a multi-media teaching environment.
Music Technology Lab
The music technology lab is equipped with computer workstations used for aural skills practice/testing, sequencing, notation and multi-track recording. Every student enrolled in the music department has access to the lab on a regular basis, giving them the opportunity to develop skills for use in their future professional endeavors.