Clara Lichtenstein Hall (C-209), located in 捆绑SM社区's Strathcona Music Building,听is the Schulich School of Music鈥檚 smallest recital venue.听It was extensively renovated in 2014.
The 50 seat hall has a projector, a sound system and pianos. It is used听as a small performance space for undergraduate chamber ensembles and jazz combos,听as well as for doctoral colloquia, scholarly lectures and receptions.
Directions
Clara Hall is located on the 2nd floor (main level when using the front entrance)听of听捆绑SM社区's Strathcona Music Building, in downtown Montreal.听
Location
- (rue Sherbrooke Ouest),听between University Street (rue University) and Aylmer Street (rue Aylmer).
- There is a statue of Queen Victoria on the front steps of听the building.听
By metro or bus
- (green line): Take the University St. (rue University) exit. Walk north,听up the small hill,听one block to Sherbrooke St. Cross Sherbrooke St. and turn right.听
- (Sherbrooke) stops in front of Strathcona Music Building.听
Parking
We do not have on-site parking for the public.听On-street metered parking is available in the downtown core. For information about on-site parking permits, visit the 捆绑SM社区 Parking website, or call 514-398-4559.
Accessibility
For hall accessibility information, please visit our Accessibility in Our Halls and Facilities page.
Technical specs
Floor plan and seating
- Even floor, with no raised stage
- Stackable/movable chairs
- 50 seat capacity
Box Office and ticketing
- There is no Box Office or ticket sales service for Clara Hall.
Parking/Loading dock
- On-street parking with meters is available. Contact our Production Office (514-398-8993) for loading dock parking information.
Catering and receptions
- Contact our Production Office (514-398-8993) for information. To serve alcohol, a听liquor permit must be obtained from the R茅gie des alcools, des courses et des jeux Qu茅bec ().
Hall pianos
- The pianos in Clara Hall are tuned regularly.
Booking or renting the hall
Clara Hall is available for rental when not in use for educational purposes. We prioritize bookings in this order:
- Schulich School of Music students and faculty (educational purposes)
- Returning rental clients
- All other rental clients, please complete the
Event Booking Request Form for approval.
Additional services
- Instrument rental
- 捆绑SM社区 website event listing
Contact us
Contact the Production Supervisor, johanne.froncioni [at] mcgill.ca (Johanne Froncioni), at 514-398-8993 for more information or to inquire about availabilities.
Rental rates
The following rates are valid from September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2025.
Federal Goods and Services Tax (GST) as well as Quebec Sales Tax (QST) will be charged in accordance to the law.
HALL CAPACITY: 50
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RENTAL FEE |
AMOUNT |
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Basic rental (3 hours) 鈥� Monday to Friday |
$600.00 |
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Basic rental (3 hours) 鈥� Saturday and Sunday |
$1180.00 |
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Overtime (hourly rate) 鈥� Monday to Friday |
$135.00 |
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Overtime (hourly rate) 鈥� Saturday and Sunday |
$220.00 |
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Reception 鈥� upon request, in advance and pending approval in Clara Hall for a maximum of 2 hours (post-event) |
$325.00 |
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STAFFING 鈥� (in accordance with item 6 鈥淥perating Regulations鈥�) |
AMOUNT |
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Operations manager (hourly rate) |
$75.00 |
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Stage manager (hourly rate) |
$65.00 |
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Event staffer(s) (hourly rate, per event staffer) |
$45.00 |
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Security/porter (hourly rate 鈥� minimum 4 hours) 鈥� subject to change |
$70.00 |
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INSTRUMENTS |
AMOUNT |
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Piano (Yamaha) 鈥� please note the pianos in Clara Lichtenstein Hall are tuned regularly. |
Included in hall rental |
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$250.00 |
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$175.00 |
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$250.00 |
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Harpsichord |
听 |
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$400.00 |
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$275.00 |
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According to transport company |
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Parking options are not available for 2024-25 |
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