The Goodhue Band Room is a band rehearsal room located in Goodhue Hall (024.) It is a one-of-a-kind space designed for multiple students to practice together. The room is a 13’x17′ sound-insulated space fully equipped with a PA system, mixer, drum set, keyboard, amplifiers, microphones, cords, etc. It is managed and maintained by the Student Activities Office (SAO) and funded by SAO and the Carleton Student Association (CSA). The purpose of the room is to provide Carleton students with a private space to further develop their musical skills outside the classroom.

The room should not be used for practice related to credit-bearing coursework at Carleton. There are other practice spaces on campus for enrolled music students, those taking online lessons, and those who play instruments that do not need a mixer or amplifiers. Contact Kris Parker (kparker@carleton.edu) for information on alternative practice space.

VERY IMPORTANT: No equipment in the band room may be removed from the room. SAO has music equipment that can be loaned out for performances. Please use the Music Equipment Request Form to borrow music equipment that can be used elsewhere. If equipment is removed from the room, the room will be closed until further notice and the student/s involved may lose access.

Keyboard and microphone in the Goodhue Band Room.
Amplifier used in the Goodhue Band Room
Drum kit used in the Goodhue Band Room.

Hours of Operation

  • During the academic year, the facility is open 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. daily. These hours are set in partnership with the Office of Residential Life & Housing in effort to minimize the noise impact on those living in Goodhue Hall. Noise complaints outside the posted hours of operation may result in closure of the band room facility.
  • As a friendly reminder to stop practice, the electricity in the room will automatically turn off at 9:00 p.m.. Do not bypass this system.
  • The room will be unavailable during Reading Days, Finals, academic breaks, and during major campus events. The facility is closed over the summer.
  • The facility closes for the year at 9:00 p.m. on the 7th Thursday of spring term and reopens again in the Fall. Click here to see the schedule of openings and closures for the year.

Access

  • Students who wish to access the Goodhue Band Room must apply for access each term. They must also agree to the user agreement.
  • Access may not be granted to those wanting practice time due to enrollment in a music class.
  • First-time users must attend an orientation prior to access being granted. For those unable to attend scheduled group orientations, please schedule a time to meet with a staff member in the Student Activities Office. Contact SAO (sao@carleton.edu) to schedule a meeting.
  • Access will be granted via OneCard.
  • The equipment provided should never be removed from the room.
  • Access may be revoked if users are found responsible for the removal, damage, and/or misuse of the equipment. Student accounts may be charged for damages due to neglect.
  • Access will be revoked permanently if a student is found responsible for propping the door, taping the latch, or running extension cords to adjacent rooms to bypass the set operating hours.
  • The hallway outside the band room is under 24/7 video surveillance.
  • The band room door must remain closed any time an instrument is being played.
  • Food, beverages, and smoking are prohibited in the Goodhue Band Room. Violations will result in permanent loss of access and possible closure of the facility.
  • All non-Carleton guests must be accompanied at all times while in Goodhue Hall. Students are responsible for the actions of guests.

Please Note:

  • Do not plug anything into the wall outlets in the band room. Only plug into the power strips.
  • The hallway doors near the practice room should be closed prior to rehearsal to help reduce noise throughout the building. Make sure the door at the top of the stairwell leading to the Goodhue Super Lounge is closed as well.  
  • Personal equipment and instruments may not be left in the room.
  • Do not mic the drum set.

Inventory

  • Mackie SRM450 PA Speakers (2)
  • Yamaha MG10X Mixing Console
  • Drum Set with Cymbals (bring your own sticks)
  • Fender Mustang IV Guitar Amplifier
  • Fender Champion 100 Watt Guitar Amplifier
  • Fender Rumble 350 Bass Amplifier
  • Roland KC-550 180W Keyboard Amplifier
  • Yamaha P-45 Keyboard with stand
  • Microphones with stands
  • Guitar Stands
  • Chairs/Stools
  • Miscellaneous accessories

Reservations

Reservations are not necessary to use the Goodhue Band Room, but they are recommended. It is first come, first served when there are no reservations. Reservations to use the space can be made on 25Live for up to 2 hours, twice a week. For help with the 25Live app or for assistance making a reservation, email (scheduling@carleton.edu.)

Using 25Live

  1. Click Event Form on the upper right navigation bar.
  2. Request the date and time needed. Make a reoccurring reservation, if needed.
  3. In Locations Search type “Goodhue” into the search bar. Choose Goodhue Band Room.
  4. Name your event. (Band Practice, Guitar Practice, etc.)
  5. In Event Type type “Personal Event” or “Practice/ Rehearsal.”
  6. In Cost Center type “Personal” and choose Personal Events. This will allow you to skip most of the event questions that refer to large campus events being scheduled.
  7. Add the number of people expected in the room.
  8. Save the reservation. You should get a confirmation message on the success of the reservation.

Goodhue Band Room Access Request and User Agreement

The Presentation, Events, and Production Support (PEPS) office also has a variety of systems and support resources available for student events.