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Tanna Schulich Hall | Music - McGill University

​Tanna Schulich Hall, opened in 2006, is a multipurpose venue located in McGill’s Elizabeth Wirth Music Building (formerly called the New Music Building). It is named after Tanna Schulich, a music lover and amateur violinist. The 170 seat hall is technologically sophisticated, with wood panels that enhance the acoustics. It has a large reception area/lobby and green room and is commonly used as a concert, lecture and conference venue. Directions Tanna Hall is directly inside the main entrance of McGill University's Elizabeth Wirth Music Building, in downtown Montreal. The Box Office is directly inside the main entrance of Strathcona Music Building, next door (see Pollack Hall directions). The two buildings are connected by a passerelle. Location Hall: 527 Sherbrooke Street West (rue Sherbrooke Ouest), between Union Avenue and Aylmer Street (rue Aylmer). Box Office: 555 Sherbrooke St. West, between University St. and Aylmer St. By metro or bus McGill metro (green line): Take the University St. (rue University) exit. Walk north, up the small hill, one block to Sherbrooke St. Cross Sherbrooke St. and turn right. Bus 24 (Sherbrooke) stops in front of the Elizabeth Wirth Music Building. Box office: From the 2nd floor of the Elizabeth Wirth Music Building, go through the passerelle to Strathcona Music Building. Once there, follow the signs to Pollack Hall. Alternative route: There is a wheelchair entrance with ramp 30 metres east of the main entrance of Strathcona Music Building (555 Sherbrooke St. West). Once inside, follow signs to Pollack Hall via the elevator to the second floor. Parking We do not have on-site parking for the public. On-street metered parking is available in the downtown core. For information about on-site parking permits, visit the McGill Parking website, or call 514-398-4559. Accessibility For hall accessibility information, please visit our Accessibility in Our Halls and Facilities page. Technical specs Stage plan Seating 170 seats total Box Office and ticketing Complete ticket sales service accepting Visa, MasterCard and debit cards (no cash). The Box Office is open from September to April. Option for 24/7 ticket sales online. Parking/Loading dock On-street parking with meters is available. Contact our Production Office (514-398-8993) for loading dock parking information. Greenroom Large room available for musicians to warm up, with bathroom facilities. Catering and receptions The lobby is well suited for receptions. Contact our Production Office (514-398-8993) for information. To serve alcohol, a liquor permit must be obtained from the Régie des alcools, des courses et des jeux Québec (RAJC). Coatcheck Available upon request. Basic stage and A/V equipment 20 chairs and 20 music stands Public address system (microphone and lectern) Multi-media projector and screen Sound board (16 inputs) 6 table microphones 2 hand-held microphones 6 tables Hall piano Yamaha, 20015 No preparation of the action, strings, interior, etc. is permitted. Booking or renting the hall Tanna 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 McGill website event listing Box Office and ticket sales support Contact us Contact the Production Supervisor, Johanne Froncioni, at 514-398-8993 for more information or to inquire about availabilities. Rental rates The following rates are valid from September 1, 2022 to August 31, 2023. Federal Goods and Services Tax (GST) as well as the Quebec Sales Tax (QST) will be charged in accordance to the law. HALL CAPACITY: 170 RENTAL FEE AMOUNT Basic rental (6 hours) – Monday to Friday $1230.00 Basic rental (6 hours) – Saturday and Sunday $1650.00 Overtime (hourly rate) – Monday to Friday $145.00 Overtime (hourly rate) – Saturday and Sunday $170.00 Reception – upon request, in advance and pending approval (Wirth Lobby for a maximum of 2 hours) $270.00 STAFFING – (in accordance with item 7 “Operating Regulations”) AMOUNT Special event staffing fee $425.00 Operations manager (hourly rate) $65.00 Stage manager Included in rental Second stage manager (hourly rate – minimum 6 hours) $55.00 Stage hand (hourly rate – minimum 4 hours) $37.00 Live sound technician (hourly rate – minimum 4 hours) $37.00 Event staffer (2) – (the number of event staffers hired will be in accordance with security regulations for a maximum of 4 hours per event staffer) Included in rental Event staffer(s) (extra event staffer or overtime – hourly rate, above 4 hours, per event staffer $37.00 Coat room attendant (hourly rate – minimum 4 hours) $37.00 Box Office employee – hourly rate (upon request, in advance and pending availability) $37.00 Security/porter (hourly rate – minimum 4 hours) – subject to change $65.00 INSTRUMENTS AND EQUIPMENT AMOUNT Piano (Yamaha) Rental (including one tuning) $350.00 Additional tuning $200.00 Touch-up $120.00 Piano technician on stand-by $210.00 Harpsichord Rental (including two tunings) $350.00 Moving (to and from – in the same building) $225.00 Moving (to and from – between different locations) According to transport company Portative organ (pending approval/availability) Rental (including one tuning) $350.00 Moving (to and from) According to transport company Percussion instruments (pending approval/availability) Price upon request Projector and screen $50.00 BOX OFFICE AMOUNT Box Office services for rentals with tickets sales (includes one Box Office employee on the date of the concert for a maximum of 3 hours $265.00 Ticket information/fees available upon request (if using our Box Office services) OTHER AMOUNT Publicity – posing of event on the McGill website Included in rental Audio Concert Recording $350.00 Parking Pass - upon request (Monday to Friday) – subject to change $24.00/pass Parking Pass – upon request (Weeknight/Weekend) – subject to change $14.00/pass

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527 Sherbrooke St W, Montreal, Quebec H3A 1E3

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https://mcgill.ca/music/about-us/facilities/halls/tanna-schulich-hall