KEYS

• Turn in to the office directly during posted office hours
• Put keys in a key envelope and drop through the key drop slot on the door

LOCKERS

• Remove your items and toss the trash. Leave the lock secured on the locker

49-KEY KEYBOARDS AND USB MICROPHONES – must be returned in person during posted office hours
METHODS AND STUDIO INSTRUMENTS

• CLEAN your mouthpiece
• Toss your trash, used reeds, etc.
• Make sure all accessories are in the case.
• Return to the office directly for inspection and check in (preferred)
• OR – leave locked in locker for collection on the due date

RENEWALS for Music majors, minors, and graduate students who are returning in the fall or graduated in May 2023

• Practice Keys (MB/Smith, harpsichord/organ, jazz drum kit) – fill out Renewal Form BEFORE 5/15/2023.
• Lockers – fill out Renewal Form BEFORE 5/15/2023.
• Harp Practice, Percussion Practice, EMS, CAMIL, ICMA keys must obtain written permission from the area professor(s)/instructors.
• Studio Instruments – must have faculty permission. Please contact us for information and process.

What is NOT renewable

• Methods Instruments
• 49-Key Keyboards
• USB Microphones

Fines and Fees
KEYS AND LOCKERS ​ Practice Room Keys (Gold, Silver, Org./Harps.) – Music majors, minors, lessons for credit, PLP/ISA University Students.

• No initial deposit
• Late fines:  $5.00 per week, for up to 30 days, non-refundable.
• Non-returned key charge: $125.00

Grand Piano/Green Room Key for concert hall(s) ($90/$200)

• Late fine: $90 per day, up to 3 days.
• Non-returned key (4+ Days) - +$130 (total $400) to pay for the lock change and new key stock

EMS/CMP/mailroom/storage room/audio-visual keys ($5.00 per week/<$250)

• No initial deposit, by permission of the professor only.
• Late fine: $5.00 per week, up to 30 days. Non-refundable.
• Non-returned key fee: cost of re keying the door, plus replacement key stock. Up to, but not to exceed, $250.00

Locker Fees

• Lockers are $15.00 per semester.
• Lockers will renew between the Fall and Spring semesters if locker is not vacated by the due date. The corresponding rental fee will apply to your student account.
• End of Spring and end of summer semesters: $25.00 cleaning fee will result.
• Locker should be completely empty and the included lock on locker.
• We will remove personal belongings, and library books returned to the library. This includes instruments, electronics, clothing, personal paper goods/notes, etc.

EQUIPMENT AND INSTRUMENTS

Equipment and Instruments/Late Fines and Replacement Costs

• $15.00 per week late fine up to 30 days/4 weeks, not to exceed $60.00 (non-refundable)
• 30+ Days Late: 
  • A hold on your student account until you pay for, or replace, the item.
  • We may file a Police Report if the equipment is not returned.
• Damages:
  • Assessed on a case-by-case basis
  • The following criteria is what we use to determine responsibility:
  • Normal wear and tear vs. misuse and negligence.
  • Severity of damage.
  • Cooperation and communication by and/or of borrower during investigation.

 

• Accessories:
  • Based on market value as determined by the School of Music.
  • Missing items charges placed on your student account and are non-refundable.

END OF SEMESTER DUE DATES!!!
 
Practice Rooms Keys, lockers, microphones, and keyboards:
DUE BY MONDAY, MAY 16, 2022
 
Supplemental Instruments and Studio Instruments
DUE BY FRIDAY, MAY 13, 2022
 
HOW DO I RETURN?
Come to this room (MB 0330) during posted hours. Additional hours may be added.
Put keys in an envelope and put through key slot on MB 0330 door.
 
RENEWALS
Information regarding renewals will be emailed and the online renewal from will be active Monday, May 2 – Monday, May 17.
Supplemental Instruments, keyboards, and microphones are not renewable.
Studio Instruments, EMS keys, CAMIL keys, Harp Keys, Faculty Studio Keys are renewable with professor permission only.

Reminders:

​DO NOT LEAVE YOUR BELONGINGS IN PRACTICE ROOMS LEFT UNATTENDED!!! The School of Music is not liable for loss/theft/damage of your personal belongings.

DO NOT USE WIPES ON THE BOX OF THE PIANO! You may wipe the keys and keys only on the pianos, otherwise you can ruin the finish!

Building Hours are 7 AM to 9 PM Saturday, March 11 through Sunday, March 20

• Please note elevator in Smith Hall is undergoing maintenance and upgrades and will be offline Monday, March 14 through Thursday, March 17.
• Please note MB classroom repair work will be occurring starting Monday, March 14 through Friday, March 18. Please avoid classroom/LL area except to go to your locker.