High School Educational Specifications

Performing Arts

Space Requirements: Performing Arts

Adjacencies: Performing Arts

Vocal Music Classroom

Objective

  • To provide a positive, safe learning environment that produces the highest level of music education possible without sacrificing function.

Users of This Activity Area

  • Teacher
  • Community
/
  • Students

Activities Conducted in this Space

  • Rehearsals
  • All-county chorus
/
  • Festival
  • Summer camps

Number of Teachers: 1 / Number of Students: 25

Environmental Characteristics

Lighting /
  • Fluorescent lighting
  • Daylight required (balance daylight throughout room)
  • Perimeter windows

Electrical /
  • Multiple electrical outlets

Technology/Communications /
  • Microphone inputs

HVAC/Mechanical /
  • Humidity control

Doors and Hardware /
  • Double-doors with vision panels and no divider
  • Ability to lock door from inside and outside of room

Interior and Exterior Windows /
  • Blinds on all windows
  • Operable windows
  • Sky-lights

Finishes

Ceiling /
  • Acoustical ceiling

Floors /
  • Resilient flooring

Walls /
  • One wall with full-height mirrors
  • Paint (light color, not white)

Other Finishes /
  • All ceilings and ceiling structure, wall materials, and finishes to be designed by acoustical engineer for best possible sound attenuation

Specialties

Casework /
  • Display case with adjustable glass shelves
  • Cubbies for backpacks

Whiteboard /
  • 4'x16' whiteboard
  • 4'x16' board with staff lines

Tackboard /
  • No Special Requirements

Other Specialties /
  • No Special Requirements

Furnishings /
  • Posture chairs
  • Slot folio cabinet for student folders
  • Bookcases
  • 4-drawer file cabinet
  • Audio/video storage
  • Multi-media presentation cart
  • Composition software
  • Portable risers
  • Conductor platform
  • Acoustic piano
  • Clavanova
  • Seated riser system (if room does not have stepped floor)
  • Microphones installed in ceiling

Vocal Music – Practice Room

Objective

  • A practice space provided for choral rehearsal.

Users of This Activity Area

  • Teacher
/
  • Students

Activities Conducted in this Space

  • Rehearsal

Environmental Characteristics

Lighting /
  • Fluorescent lighting
  • Daylight required (balance daylight throughout room)

Electrical /
  • Multiple electrical outlets

Technology/Communications /
  • No Special Requirements

HVAC/Mechanical /
  • Consider activities when planning HVAC

Doors and Hardware /
  • Door with vision panel or side light with built in blinds

Interior and Exterior Windows /
  • Blinds on all windows
  • Fixed window into Chorus Room

Finishes

Ceiling /
  • Acoustical ceiling

Floors /
  • Resilient flooring

Walls /
  • Paint

Other Finishes /
  • All ceilings and ceiling structure, wall materials, and finishes to be designed by acoustical engineer for best possible sound attenuation

Specialties

Casework /
  • No Special Requirements

Whiteboard /
  • 4'x4' whiteboard

Tackboard /
  • No Special Requirements

Other Specialties /
  • No Special Requirements

Furnishings /
  • Wenger posture chairs or equivalent
  • Yamaha upright piano
  • Manhasset stands
  • Yamaha upright piano
  • Manhasset stands

Vocal Music – Storage Room

Objective

  • To provide storage for equipment used in the choral program.

Users of This Activity Area

  • Teacher
/
  • Students

Activities Conducted in this Space

  • Storing and retrieving equipment

Environmental Characteristics

Lighting /
  • Fluorescent lighting

Electrical /
  • Multiple electrical outlets
  • Ventilation
  • Humidity control

Technology/Communications /
  • No Special Requirements

HVAC/Mechanical /
  • No Special Requirements

Doors and Hardware /
  • Double doors with no divider
  • Ability to lock door from inside and outside of room

Interior and Exterior Windows /
  • No windows

Finishes

Ceiling /
  • Acoustical ceiling

Floors /
  • Resilient flooring

Walls /
  • Paint

Other Finishes /
  • No Special Requirements

Specialties

Casework /
  • Maximum linear feet of 18" deep, full height, heavy-duty adjustable shelving

Whiteboard /
  • No Special Requirements

Tackboard /
  • No Special Requirements

Other Specialties /
  • No Special Requirements

Furnishings /
  • Cabinets for riser and sound shell storage
  • Cabinets for small percussion instruments

Vocal Music – Office

Objective

  • To provide a space that will be flexible enough for two people to operate comfortably.

Users of This Activity Area

  • Teacher
/
  • Students

Activities Conducted in this Space

  • Supervisory duties
  • Meetings/conferences
  • Planning
/
  • Fundraising coordination
  • Composition

Number of Teachers: 2

Environmental Characteristics

Lighting /
  • Fluorescent lighting
  • Daylight preferred
  • Task lighting at work surfaces

Electrical /
  • Multiple electrical outlets at workstation(s)

Technology/Communications /
  • No Special Requirements

HVAC/Mechanical /
  • Humidity control

Doors and Hardware /
  • Door with vision panel or side light with built in blinds

Interior and Exterior Windows /
  • Fixed windows into choral classroom
  • Blinds on all windows

Finishes

Ceiling /
  • Acoustical ceiling

Floors /
  • Carpet

Walls /
  • Paint (dark colors)

Other Finishes /
  • No Special Requirements

Specialties

Casework /
  • Standing height sorting counter with base cabinets

Whiteboard /
  • 4'x4' whiteboard

Tackboard /
  • No Special Requirements

Other Specialties /
  • No Special Requirements

Furnishings /
  • Yamaha clavinova digital keyboard
  • Computer with audio editing capabilities
  • 2 workstations to include: desk with computer workstations, task chair, guest chair, file cabinet, and bookcase

Band Classroom

Objective

  • To provide a space for band instruction and rehearsal.

Users of This Activity Area

  • Students
/
  • Teachers

Activities Conducted in this Space

  • Whole-group instruction
/
  • Rehearsals

Number of Teachers: 1 / Number of Students: 30-50

Environmental Characteristics

Lighting /
  • Fluorescent lighting
  • Daylight required (balance daylight throughout room)

Electrical /
  • Multiple electrical outlets

Technology/Communications /
  • No Special Requirements

HVAC/Mechanical /
  • Consider number of occupants when planning HVAC loads

Doors and Hardware /
  • Double door with no divider
  • Ability to lock door from inside and outside of room

Interior and Exterior Windows /
  • Blinds on all windows
  • Operable windows

Finishes

Ceiling /
  • Acoustical ceiling

Floors /
  • Resilient flooring

Walls /
  • Paint

Other Finishes /
  • All ceilings and ceiling structure, wall materials, and finishes to be designed by acoustical engineer for best possible sound attenuation

Specialties

Casework /
  • Countertop with lockable cabinets underneath
  • Display case with adjustable glass shelves
  • Cubbies for backpacks

Whiteboard /
  • 4'x16' whiteboard

Tackboard /
  • No Special Requirements

Other Specialties /
  • No Special Requirements

Furnishings /
  • Posture chairs
  • Chair racks
  • Slot folio cabinet for student folders
  • 4-drawer file cabinet
  • Conductor platform
  • Sound system
  • Acoustic piano
  • Upright Yamaha
  • 50 music stands with stand racks

Band – Uniform Storage

Objective

  • A storage space provided to house the uniforms used in the band program.

Users of This Activity Area

  • Students
/
  • Teacher

Activities Conducted in this Space

  • Storage and retrieval of band uniforms

Environmental Characteristics

Lighting /
  • Fluorescent lighting

Electrical /
  • Multiple electrical outlets

Technology/Communications /
  • No Special Requirements

HVAC/Mechanical /
  • Ventilation

Doors and Hardware /
  • No Special Requirements

Interior and Exterior Windows /
  • No Special Requirements

Finishes

Ceiling /
  • Exposed ceiling with painted structure and ductwork

Floors /
  • Resilient flooring

Walls /
  • Paint

Other Finishes /
  • No Special Requirements

Specialties

Casework /
  • Hanging rods for uniform storage
  • Maximum linear feet of heavy-duty adjustable shelving above hanging rods for accessories

Whiteboard /
  • No Special Requirements

Tackboard /
  • No Special Requirements

Other Specialties /
  • No Special Requirements

Furnishings /
  • None

Band – Individual Practice Room

Objective

  • A practice area for band students to practice their instruments alone.

Users of This Activity Area

  • Students
/
  • Teachers

Activities Conducted in this Space

  • Instrument rehearsal

Number of Students: 1

Environmental Characteristics

Lighting /
  • Fluorescent lighting

Electrical /
  • Multiple electrical outlets

Technology/Communications /
  • No Special Requirements

HVAC/Mechanical /
  • Consider activities when planning HVAC

Doors and Hardware /
  • Door with vision panel or side light with built in blinds

Interior and Exterior Windows /
  • Blinds on all windows
  • Operable windows

Finishes

Ceiling /
  • Acoustical ceiling

Floors /
  • Resilient flooring

Walls /
  • Paint

Other Finishes /
  • All ceilings and ceiling structure, wall materials, and finishes to be designed by acoustical engineer for best possible sound attenuation

Specialties

Casework /
  • No Special Requirements

Whiteboard /
  • 4'x4' whiteboard

Tackboard /
  • No Special Requirements

Other Specialties /
  • No Special Requirements

Furnishings /
  • Posture chairs
  • Yamaha upright piano
  • Music stands
  • Yamaha upright piano
  • Music stands
  • Tall mirror on one wall

Band – Ensemble Room

Objective

  • A practice area for band students to practice their instruments in small groups.

Users of This Activity Area

  • Students
/
  • Teachers

Activities Conducted in this Space

  • Instrument rehearsal

Number of Students: 1

Environmental Characteristics

Lighting /
  • Fluorescent lighting

Electrical /
  • Multiple electrical outlets

Technology/Communications /
  • No Special Requirements

HVAC/Mechanical /
  • Consider activities when planning HVAC

Doors and Hardware /
  • Door with vision panel or side light with built in blinds

Interior and Exterior Windows /
  • Blinds on all windows
  • Operable windows

Finishes

Ceiling /
  • Acoustical ceiling

Floors /
  • Resilient flooring

Walls /
  • Paint

Other Finishes /
  • All ceilings and ceiling structure, wall materials, and finishes to be designed by acoustical engineer for best possible sound attenuation

Specialties

Casework /
  • No Special Requirements

Whiteboard /
  • 4'x4' whiteboard

Tackboard /
  • No Special Requirements

Other Specialties /
  • No Special Requirements

Furnishings /
  • Posture chairs
  • Yamaha upright piano
  • Music stands
  • Yamaha upright piano
  • Music stands
  • Tall mirror on one wall

Band – Instrument Storage/Repair

Objective

  • A space to repair and store instruments used in the band program.

Users of This Activity Area

  • Teacher
/
  • Students

Activities Conducted in this Space

  • Instrument repair
/
  • Storing and retrieving instruments

Environmental Characteristics

Lighting /
  • Fluorescent lighting
  • Daylight preferred
  • Task lighting at work surfaces

Electrical /
  • Multiple electrical outlets

Technology/Communications /
  • No Special Requirements

Plumbing /
  • Deep utility sink
  • Floor drain

HVAC/Mechanical /
  • Ventilation
  • Humidity control

Doors and Hardware /
  • Door with vision panel with built-in blinds

Interior and Exterior Windows /
  • Fixed window
  • Blinds on all windows

Finishes

Ceiling /
  • No Special Requirements

Floors /
  • Resilient flooring

Walls /
  • Paint

Other Finishes /
  • No Special Requirements

Specialties

Casework /
  • 2 workbenches with drawers and knee space
  • Countertop with sink, base and wall cabinets on one wall

Whiteboard /
  • No Special Requirements

Tackboard /
  • No Special Requirements

Other Specialties /
  • No Special Requirements

Furnishings /
  • Task chairs
  • Cabinet for supplies storage
  • 4-shelf bookcase
  • 4-shelf bookcase
  • Toolboxes
  • 2-person computer station with wire management

Band – Percussion Instrument Storage

Objective

  • A space to store percussion instruments to support the band program.

Users of This Activity Area

  • Students
/
  • Teacher

Activities Conducted in this Space

  • Storage of percussion instruments

Environmental Characteristics

Lighting /
  • Fluorescent lighting

Electrical /
  • Multiple electrical outlets

Technology/Communications /
  • No Special Requirements

HVAC/Mechanical /
  • Ventilation

Doors and Hardware /
  • Double doors with no divider

Interior and Exterior Windows /
  • No Special Requirements

Finishes

Ceiling /
  • Exposed ceiling with painted structure and ductwork

Floors /
  • Resilient flooring

Walls /
  • Paint

Other Finishes /
  • No Special Requirements

Specialties

Casework /
  • Maximum linear feet of 24" deep, full height, heavy-duty adjustable shelving

Whiteboard /
  • No Special Requirements

Tackboard /
  • No Special Requirements

Other Specialties /
  • No Special Requirements

Furnishings /
  • Storage cabinets for large percussion instruments (e.g., timpani, marimba, etc.)

Band – Office

Objective

  • An office space for the band teacher to work and hold meetings.

Users of This Activity Area

  • Teacher

Activities Conducted in this Space

  • Office work

Environmental Characteristics

Lighting /
  • Fluorescent lighting
  • Daylight preferred
  • Task lighting at work surfaces

Electrical /
  • Multiple electrical outlets

Technology/Communications /
  • No Special Requirements

HVAC/Mechanical /
  • No Special Requirements

Doors and Hardware /
  • Door with vision panel or side light with built in blinds

Interior and Exterior Windows /
  • Blinds on all windows

Finishes

Ceiling /
  • Acoustical ceiling

Floors /
  • Carpet

Walls /
  • Paint

Other Finishes /
  • No Special Requirements

Specialties

Casework /
  • No Special Requirements

Whiteboard /
  • No Special Requirements

Tackboard /
  • 4'x4' tackboard

Other Specialties /
  • No Special Requirements

Furnishings /
  • Yamaha clavinova digital keyboard
  • Workstation to include: desk with computer workstation, task chair, guest chairs, file cabinet, and bookcase

Band – Colorguard Storage

Objective

  • A storage area for to support the needs of the colorguard.

Users of This Activity Area

  • Students
/
  • Teacher

Activities Conducted in this Space

  • Storing and retrieving equipment

Environmental Characteristics

Lighting /
  • Fluorescent lighting

Electrical /
  • Multiple electrical outlets

Technology/Communications /
  • No Special Requirements

HVAC/Mechanical /
  • Ventilation

Doors and Hardware /
  • Double doors with no divider

Interior and Exterior Windows /
  • No Special Requirements

Finishes

Ceiling /
  • No Special Requirements

Floors /
  • Resilient flooring

Walls /
  • Paint

Other Finishes /
  • No Special Requirements

Specialties

Casework /
  • Maximum linear feet of 24" deep, full height, heavy-duty adjustable shelving

Whiteboard /
  • No Special Requirements

Tackboard /
  • No Special Requirements

Other Specialties /
  • No Special Requirements

Furnishings /
  • Cabinets for colorguard equipment

Shared Music Resource Center

Objective

  • To allow an area for teachers to collaborate, store music, and share common items.

Users of This Activity Area

  • Teacher
/
  • Students

Activities Conducted in this Space

  • Planning
  • Conferences
/
  • Collaborating

Environmental Characteristics

Lighting /
  • Fluorescent lighting

Electrical /
  • Multiple electrical outlets

Technology/Communications /
  • No Special Requirements

HVAC/Mechanical /
  • Humidity control

Doors and Hardware /
  • Door with vision panel or side light with built in blinds

Interior and Exterior Windows /
  • Blinds on all windows

Finishes

Ceiling /
  • No Special Requirements

Floors /
  • Resilient flooring

Walls /
  • Paint

Other Finishes /
  • No Special Requirements

Specialties

Casework /
  • Standing height sorting counter with base cabinets
  • Maximum linear feet of 18" deep, full height, heavy-duty adjustable shelving

Whiteboard /
  • No Special Requirements

Tackboard /
  • No Special Requirements

Other Specialties /
  • No Special Requirements

Furnishings /
  • Adjustable chairs on casters
  • Bookshelves
  • Work table

Dance/Drama Classroom

Objective

  • To provide a space to teach theater, dance, break into small groups for small ensemble work, hold performances and provide project space.

Users of This Activity Area

  • Teacher
/
  • Students

Activities Conducted in this Space

  • Whole group activity
  • Project space for costume/ensemble work
  • Student presentation
/
  • Critique videos of performance
  • Skit preparation
  • Dance rehearsal

Number of Teachers: 1 / Number of Students: 32

Environmental Characteristics

Lighting /
  • Fully functional lighting system for small stage with dimming capability
  • Ability to add gels to lights for color/mood work

Electrical /
  • Multiple electrical outlets on each wall

Technology/Communications /
  • Connection for sound system

HVAC/Mechanical /
  • Ventilation

Doors and Hardware /
  • Door with tempered glass vision panel

Interior and Exterior Windows /
  • No Special Requirements

Finishes

Ceiling /
  • Acoustical ceiling

Floors /
  • Sprung wood floor

Walls /
  • Paint
  • Mirrors on walls
  • Curtains hung over mirrors

Other Finishes /
  • No Special Requirements

Specialties

Casework /
  • No Special Requirements

Whiteboard /
  • No Special Requirements

Tackboard /
  • No Special Requirements

Other Specialties /
  • No Special Requirements

Furnishings /
  • Student chairs (foldable)
  • Adjustable chair on casters
  • Filing cabinets
  • Bookcase
  • Student tables for group work
  • Video equipment
  • Monitors for stage

Auditorium – Seating

Objective

  • To provide seating for performance or event attendees.

Users of This Activity Area

  • Teachers
  • Parents
/
  • Students
  • Community

Activities Conducted in this Space

  • Attending performances or events

Number of Students: 740

Environmental Characteristics

Lighting /
  • All aisle and exit lighting per code
  • Dimmer system control in main panel

Electrical /
  • Multiple electrical outlets

Technology/Communications /
  • No Special Requirements

HVAC/Mechanical /
  • Adequate ventilation for large number of people

Doors and Hardware /
  • Solid door

Interior and Exterior Windows /
  • No Special Requirements

Finishes

Ceiling /
  • Acoustical ceiling

Floors /
  • Sealed concrete floor under seats
  • Carpeted steps, ramps and aisles
  • Orchestral pit at front of stage

Walls /
  • Paint (dark colors)

Other Finishes /
  • All ceilings and ceiling structure, wall materials, and finishes to be designed by acoustical engineer for best possible sound attenuation

Specialties

Casework /
  • No Special Requirements

Whiteboard /
  • No Special Requirements

Tackboard /
  • No Special Requirements

Other Specialties /
  • Fixed theater seating

Furnishings /
  • None

Auditorium – Stage

Objective

  • A performance space to be used for programs, events, and performances.

Users of This Activity Area

  • Teachers
  • Community
/
  • Students

Activities Conducted in this Space

  • Performances
  • School events
/
  • Speakers

Note: / This area will include wing space and piano storage.

Environmental Characteristics

Lighting /
  • Provide general lighting to meet code requirements
  • Provide stage lighting
  • Integrate lighting banks with drape system
  • Provide stage lighting with scoops, strips, fresnels, special house lighting, ellipsoidals, and spot lights

Electrical /
  • Multiple electrical outlets

Technology/Communications /
  • No Special Requirements

HVAC/Mechanical /
  • Proper ventilation to accommodate heat from stage lights

Doors and Hardware /
  • Provide 10' high roll-up door backstage for movement of instruments and flats

Interior and Exterior Windows /
  • No Special Requirements

Finishes

Ceiling /
  • Exposed ceiling with painted structure and ductwork

Floors /
  • Wood floor painted black
  • Stage floor to be as low as possible for appropriate site lines
  • Stairs from sides of thrust stage to main seating area

Walls /
  • Painted black

Other Finishes /
  • All ceilings and ceiling structure, wall materials, and finishes to be designed by acoustical engineer for best possible sound attenuation

Specialties

Casework /
  • Storage for large flats and scenery, shounds shells and risers

Whiteboard /
  • No Special Requirements

Tackboard /
  • No Special Requirements

Other Specialties /
  • Proscenium opening
  • Grande drape, traveller, back drape and legs
  • Scrim

Furnishings /
  • None

Auditorium – Dressing Room

Objective

  • A room for students to change clothes for performances.

Users of This Activity Area

  • Teachers
/
  • Students

Activities Conducted in this Space

  • Changing clothes
/
  • Make-up

Environmental Characteristics

Lighting /
  • Fluorescent lighting
  • Make-up lighting at each make-up station

Electrical /
  • Multiple electrical outlets

Technology/Communications /
  • Linked to sound system

Plumbing /
  • Sink
  • Toilets

HVAC/Mechanical /
  • Restroom ventilation

Doors and Hardware /
  • Solid door

Interior and Exterior Windows /
  • No Special Requirements

Finishes