Music Department's Open Studio
The Music Department's Open Studio project connects local performing artists with Washington College students who aspire to careers in music production and recording. In partnership with the Holstein Program in Ethics and Starr Center for the Study of the American Experience, local musicians of all ages and backgrounds are invited to explore Washington College's professional performing spaces and state of the art recording studio, as they work in collaboration with our team of student producers. Open Studio is guided by the idea that Washington College is at its best when the tools and resources of liberal arts learning are turned toward making our community a stronger, more resilient, and artistically vibrant place.
Recording and Mixing services are available FREE of charge to youth and qualified local artists. If you are interested in exploring this opportunity, complete the Application form to set up an initial consultation.
Participants are invited to use any of our larger recording spaces, our more intimate recording studio, or (in upon approval) off-site recording in local churches, performances spaces, or other stuctures.
Our Spaces
Large Recording Studio
A decent sized room with acoustic paneling and lots of available instruments. This room is great for small ensembles or even a few musicians who want to record in a space where sounds can be easily isolated or blended. This room also offers the easiest access to other instruments which can be utilized to experiment with any new ideas that may arise while recording.
Control Room
The Control Room is a relaxing room where we meet with clients to discuss creative vision, monitor the recording process, enageg in mixing, and occassionally record. It is a well-tuned room, which provides a wonderful listening experience.
Recording Booth
The Recording Booth has dry sound, and is great for recording vocals, acoustic guitars, and pretty miuch anything else! Our spaces allow us to record several performers at once with sufficient isolation.
