Performance Hall (Utah State University)
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The Manon Caine Russell Kathryn Caine Wanlass Performance Hall is a modern recital hall on the campus of Utah State University
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The Performance Hall, by which name it is usually known, was a gift to USU from two alumni sisters in 2006. Since its opening, the Performance Hall has become widely known in the region for its architecture and acoustics. The building itself was designed by Boston
firm Sasaki Associates with acoustics overseen by Artec Consultants. The building is said to have some of the best acoustics in the western United States. Great lengths were taken in construction to ensure sound quality, such as the suspension of all mechanical systems on pads or springs "to avoid the slightest vibration or extraneous sound." The building has won numerous regional awards for its design, including from the Utah Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, and Best Architecture Project and Best Mechanical/Electrical Project from Intermountain Contractor.
The Performance Hall is used principally for student recitals from the Caine College of the Arts at USU. It also houses the Fry Street Quartet
, USU's string-quartet-in-residence, as well as a limited number of smaller touring productions. Together with the Chase Fine Arts Center
next door, it constitutes a significant portion of the Fine Arts Complex on the Logan campus of Utah State University.
Utah State University
Utah State University is a public university located in Logan, Utah. It is a land-grant and space-grant institution and is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities....
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The Performance Hall, by which name it is usually known, was a gift to USU from two alumni sisters in 2006. Since its opening, the Performance Hall has become widely known in the region for its architecture and acoustics. The building itself was designed by Boston
Boston
Boston is the capital of and largest city in Massachusetts, and is one of the oldest cities in the United States. The largest city in New England, Boston is regarded as the unofficial "Capital of New England" for its economic and cultural impact on the entire New England region. The city proper had...
firm Sasaki Associates with acoustics overseen by Artec Consultants. The building is said to have some of the best acoustics in the western United States. Great lengths were taken in construction to ensure sound quality, such as the suspension of all mechanical systems on pads or springs "to avoid the slightest vibration or extraneous sound." The building has won numerous regional awards for its design, including from the Utah Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, and Best Architecture Project and Best Mechanical/Electrical Project from Intermountain Contractor.
The Performance Hall is used principally for student recitals from the Caine College of the Arts at USU. It also houses the Fry Street Quartet
Fry Street Quartet
The Fry Street Quartet is an American string quartet in residence at the Caine College of the Arts at Utah State University. They performe at festivals and venues around the world, and have garnered an excellent reputation and numerous awards in the process...
, USU's string-quartet-in-residence, as well as a limited number of smaller touring productions. Together with the Chase Fine Arts Center
Chase Fine Arts Center
The Daryl Chase Fine Arts Center is a multi-venue visual and performing arts complex on the campus of Utah State University. It is named for Daryl Chase, the tenth president of USU, who served from 1954 to 1968....
next door, it constitutes a significant portion of the Fine Arts Complex on the Logan campus of Utah State University.