Visitors and Event Requests

General Information

Most Setnor School of Music events are free and open to the public. For the calendar and event details, visit Events Calendar - College of Visual and Performing Arts – Syracuse University

For most concert events in Setnor Auditorium, free and accessible concert parking is available on campus in the QUAD LOT. When parking for concert events, please inform parking attendants that you are attending an event at Setnor Auditorium in Crouse College so they may direct you. On dates when parking is restricted, instructions from Syracuse University Parking and Transit Services will be posted on the calendar page for the event, or patrons will be directed by parking attendants.

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The Setnor School of Music is not responsible for lost or stolen items. Items not claimed within the week may be discarded. If you have lost a valuable item, you may call the office at 315-443-2191, or contact the Department of Public Safety at 315-443-2224.

VENUE REQUESTS

Due to class and performance schedules, availability of the auditorium and classrooms is extremely limited. We apologize that we are not able to accommodate non-academic use of the facilities.  Thank you for your understanding. 

If you are a Syracuse University student, faculty, registered student organizations, or department interested in film, photography, or producing any type of media project in a space in Crouse College, please submit the Building Usage Request Form. This will help determine if the venue is appropriate and available. If the requested date is possible in the venue, Setnor Operations will contact you to arrange a meeting to discuss the event. Forms with incomplete information cannot be processed. If you do not hear back, we cannot accommodate the project. IMPORTANT: Due to class and performance schedules, availability of the auditorium and classrooms is extremely limited. We apologize that we are not likely able to accommodate additional requests at this time.

If you are a Syracuse University faculty, registered student organizations, or department wishing to present an event, please complete the Event Services Request. This will help determine if the venue is appropriate and enough time is available for the event. If the requested date is possible in the venue, Setnor Operations will contact you to arrange a meeting to discuss the event. Forms with incomplete information cannot be processed. If you do not hear back, we are not able to accommodate the request. IMPORTANT: Due to class and performance schedules, availability of the auditorium and classrooms is extremely limited. We apologize that we are not likely able to accommodate additional requests at this time.

For non-campus groups or individuals interested in a filming location on the Syracuse University campus or University-owned property, all projects must go through the Campus Filming Office is part of the Office of Government and Community Relations. This office coordinates all aspects of commercial filming and photography for the University.  Please visit Campus Filming Office - Office of Government and Community Relations – Syracuse University

If you wish to reserve other campus locations (other than Setnor Auditorium) visit Reserving Campus Space.

Setnor Seating Plans: Capacity total, 654 (386 on the main floor, 268 in the balcony)

 

MUSICIAN REQUESTS

Thank you for thinking of the musicians at Setnor for your event. Please note the information we would need to help to identify possible performers:

  1. DATE and TIME – including what time you would like them in place, how long the event is, etc – would you need them to play the full time?
  2. TYPE of EVENT – background for dinner, entertainment for a portion of a presentation, performance, etc;
  3. TYPE of MUSIC of INSTRUMENTATION – Contemporary, classical, jazz -  are you looking for piano, strings, etc?
  4. LOCATION – where is event? is there parking if needed for equipment load in?
  5. EQUIPMENT - is there a piano in the location? easily accessible power, if needed?
  6. DRESS – is this formal, casual, etc;
  7. COMPENSATION – this generally starts at about $100-125 per hour, per person (more if there is equipment that will need to be brought in and set up, and some performers may require a different amount).
  8. CONTACT for compensation: include name, email, and phone number of person who will arrange payment
  9. CONTACT on day of event: include name, email, and phone number of person who will be on site
  10. Access to refreshments – unless specified, artists will assume there is no meal or access to refreshments. Access to set up areas, restrooms and water should be provided.

If you have all these details and would like to see if there are musicians available, please complete this form: MUSICIAN REQUEST.

If musicians can be identified for the event, we will send on the request to faculty or students and they will reach out directly, if available.

IMPORTANT

All follow up correspondence should be directly between the requester and the musician.

Setnor School of Music cannot arrange payment to performers. University department or outside group or individual organizing the event is responsible for all aspects of payment to the musician. Check your finance or payroll area first to be sure you are able to process this type of payment before making a request for a service.

We are not able to guarantee availability, and cannot coordinate payments or other aspects of the event other than possible connection to an available performer.