SCHOOL OF MUSIC

PERFORMANCE FOR TODAY & TOMORROW

THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA SCHOOL OF MUSIC RENOVATION & EXPANSION

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A New Era for Music at UF

RENOVATION & EXPANSION

The University of Florida School of Music is about to embark on a new chapter, where world-class spaces will elevate the study, practice and performance of music at UF to new heights. The renovation and expansion will include a premier 500-seat performance space, located in the heart of campus. This space will provide unprecedented public access to School of Music performances, featuring students, faculty and prominent visiting musicians from around the world. Proposed technology-driven AI and recording studios will fuel the school’s entrepreneurial spirit, and updated teaching studios and rehearsal spaces will foster excellence among our emerging professional musicians. Your philanthropic partnership can help elevate new possibilities in music performance at UF today — and far into the future.

A modern building at dusk with large windows, people outside, and a lit brick tower in the background.

PRELIMINARY ARCHITECTURAL RENDERINGS

Large corridor between new and old tudents using public space between classes

A proposed corridor will bridge new and existing spaces, greatly expanding the school’s footprint.

two-story brick facade with stairwell enclosed in glass

A view of the proposed northwest stairwell leading to faculty teaching studios.

brick building with white gleaming addition housing our new concert hall

Southeast street view of the planned building from Inner Road next to Steinbrenner Hall.

path connecting Steinbrenner Hall to new School of Music addition

Path along east facade of proposed building adjacent to Steinbrenner Hall.

State-of-the-Art

PERFORMANCE SPACE

An orchestra performs on a large wooden stage in a modern concert hall filled with audience members on all sides.

PRELIMINARY ARCHITECTURAL RENDERING

The signature space in this expansive reimagining of the School of Music’s physical infrastructure is its premier performance venue. The new 500-seat, fully immersive space features a 360-degree view of the performers, which will provide unobstructed sightlines and offer unparalleled opportunities for audience engagement and interaction. Multimedia capabilities and intentional acoustic design will revolutionize the school’s ability to prepare students for work in real-world performance venues and will bolster the school’s long-standing commitment to community outreach, dynamic creativity, global collaboration and public impact.

BUILDING for the FUTURE

Some highlights of the proposed space include:

  1. FACULTY TEACHING STUDIOS: Acoustically-isolated teaching studios provide unprecedented access to faculty
  2. RECORDING STUDIO, AI COMPOSITION STUDIO & CLASSROOMS: Students will be on the cutting edge — training in state-of-the-art recording and AI composition studios
  3. FLEXIBLE RECITAL/REHEARSAL SPACE: Proposed updates will unlock access to professional-level rehearsal space and transform audience’s experiences at smaller-scale performances
  4. NEW CLASSROOMS: Music Education, Piano Lab and Computer Lab
Architectural rendering of cross-section of proposed updates to current School of Music Building. Highlight of bright window in a classroom with a teacher at a piano and student playing a violin. An image of a recording studio with several students playing instruments. And an image of the proposed updated performance hall.

“At last, the UF School of Music will have a facility that rises to the level of excellence for which our students, faculty and staff are known.”

Dr. Kevin Orr

Director, UF School of Music

Naming Opportunities

As we embark on the construction of this transformative new music building addition and renovation, designated spaces for donor naming have been identified according to the indicated giving levels below.

Images used for illustrative purposes only.

Architectural rendering of a large performance space with light wood floors and raised seating

$5,000,000

Concert Hall

The concert hall will be the signature space in the expansive reimagining of the School of Music’s physical infrastructure. The new 500-seat, fully immersive space features a 360-degree view of the performers, which will provide unobstructed sightlines and offer unparalleled opportunities for audience engagement and interaction. Multimedia capabilities and intentional acoustic design will revolutionize the school’s ability to prepare students for work in real-world performance venues and will bolster the school’s long-standing commitment to community outreach, dynamic creativity, global collaboration and public impact.

$1,000,000

Flexible Recital/Rehearsal Hall (MUB 101)

Proposed updates to the current performance space, MUB 101, will unlock access to professional-level rehearsal space and transform audience’s experiences at smaller-scale performances. Proposed renovations include newly configured seating, a green room and restrooms.

$500,000

AI Composition Studio

This studio will advance the School’s activity in AI and music composition.

$500,000

Recording Studio Suite

Professional-grade recording studio for high-end audio and video production.

two story lobby with bright windows

$500,000

Concert Hall Lobby

Large student and community gathering space adjacent to the new concert hall.

$300,000

Jazz & Commercial Music Rehearsal Room

Dedicated room for the School’s newest area of focus.

$150,000

Instrument Storage & Locker Room

Dedicated instrument storage.

$100,000

Seminar/Meeting Room

Multi-purpose space adjacent to the new concert hall for seminars, small group collaboration and guest artist green room.

$100,000

Piano Tech Space Renovation

Renovation of this important space to maintain the School’s valuable collection of pianos.

$75,000

Faculty Teaching Studios — Piano (4)

New teaching laboratories, each accommodating two grand pianos.

$60,000

Classroom Laboratory (3)

• Music Education

• 16-Station Keyboard Classroom

• 24-Station Computer Classroom

$50,000

All Other Faculty Teaching Studios (19)

STRINGS

• Violin
• Viola
• Cello
• Double Bass
• Guitar

WOODWINDS

• Flute
• Clarinet
• Oboe
• Bassoon
• Saxophone

BRASS

• Trumpet
• Trombone
• French Horn
• Tuba / Euphonium

PERCUSSION x1

VOICE x4

$50,000

Renovation of Current Classroom Spaces

Acoustic renovations for an ideal listening and learning environment.

$30,000

Post-Production Room (2)

Private workrooms with isolated acoustics where students can complete individual music production projects. 

$25,000

Office — Performance Venue Manager (2)

New professional staff offices in the performance hall.

If you would like to discuss how you might partner with the School of Music in this unprecedented opportunity, please contact Alli Hudson at 443.880.3343 or email ahudson@arts.ufl.edu.

UF SCHOOL OF MUSIC BUILDING PROJECT TIMELINE

GROUNDBREAKING

Mid-Summer 2026

PROJECT COMPLETION

Summer 2028

brick building exterior against blue sky showing proposed teaching studios and glass enclosed stairwell

Targeted
Major Outcomes

  • Two state-of-the-art performance & presentation halls
    • New 500-seat hall with lobby
    • Fully renovated and redesigned 100-seat hall
  • New applied instrumental and voice teaching labs
  • New professional recording studio
  • New AI composition studio
  • Imaginative blending of new construction with the existing building
  • Renovated offices and classrooms throughout the existing building