Conrad Prebys Music Center, Music performance center at University of California San Diego, US
Description
The Conrad Prebys Music Center is a music performance facility at University of California San Diego featuring three halls of different sizes for various types of events. The spaces accommodate groups of 400, 170, and experimental performances using digital acoustic systems.
History
The building opened in 2009 as a new construction and replaced the former music department located at another campus site from the mid-1970s. This move brought the music program into a unified facility with specialized spaces.
Culture
The center hosts regular concerts and experimental music performances where faculty, students, and ensembles present their work. Visitors can experience events ranging from classical compositions to contemporary sound experiments.
Practical
The location is accessible by car with nearby parking available, or visitors can use public transit to the Gilman Transit Center. Check ahead about scheduled events and directions to the campus location before visiting.
Did you know?
The building's interior features unusual triangular wood and plaster surfaces arranged asymmetrically throughout the spaces. This uneven design was a deliberate choice to manipulate sound in each hall for optimal acoustics.
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