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Wednesday, February 24, 2021

2/24/2021

All borrowers of equipment will now be asked to sign a borrower's agreement prior to taking an instrument. This is to assist us with asset and cost recovery should it be needed. Remember: stay in communication with us, do what you are supposed to, and things can stay mostly "free."
Please continue to make appointments via calendly! If we are out of times, keep an eye out on the site as new days/times are added continually.

2/23/2021

Building hours change: Monday thru Friday Smith Hall and Music Building open at 7:30 AM to better allow GA's to set up for their classes.
If the building is locked more than 15 minutes after the posted time, please send a note to music-equipment@illinois.edu. While we may not be able to immediately have the building unlocked, we will be able to figure out what happened and to help alleviate this problem in the future. PLEASE NOTE: REAL HUMAN BEINGS UNLOCK THE DOORS AND LOCK THE DOORS!
SRH is completely booked beginning March 1 through May 5! Please look at the Music Building Auditorium and Memorial Room for recital options.

2/16/2021

Wahls is at the ranch due to inclement weather.
Music Building was not unlocked until 8:10 AM this morning, F and S has their hands full with snow. We apologize for any inconvenience!
Modified testing hours today 2 PM to 6 PM, the steering committee asks us to maintain current testing schedules if possible.

2/10/2021

April in Smith Recital Hall is sold out!
If you haven't scheduled your recital, please make an appointment with Dr. Mandel ASAP! Space is becoming limited.
Classroom schedules are being finalized with 'cool down periods.' If you have reached out for rehearsal times outside of chamber music and class, Mandel will be in touch soon!
Percussion rooms in the MB are ready. Please talk to Professor Moersch for details.

2/9/2021

If you have a confirmed recital for Spring 2021 - please check your email for dress rehearsal scheduling.
Chamber music schedule is complete. Your instructors/coaches should get a note from Dr. Moorhouse soon.
Smith 25 PA gear has been transferred (new mixer head). (Wahls)
Rooms will be open per the ATLAS schedule beginning tomorrow, 2/10/21

2/3/2021

Chad out today
2.5 hours of recital scheduling meetings (Mandel)
Chamber music rehearsal scheduling will be in process beginning tomorrow, plan to be notifying by Monday afternoon. (Moorhouse/Mandel)
3 hours of equipment pick up meeting with Miss Palmquist this afternoon
Email reminder: piano care and max room caps.

2/2/2021

2/1/2021

2.5 hours of student recital scheduling meetings. Plenty of recital times left, please make an appointment if you are planning on doing a recital this Spring.
EMS keys are almost ready.