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Setnor School of Music
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.
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 and Media Requests
Due to class and performance schedules, availability of the auditorium and classrooms is extremely limited. We apologize that we cannot accommodate non-academic use of the facilities at this time, and have very limited availability for academic requests. Thank you for your understanding.
Syracuse University students or faculty interested in producing any type of media project or performance in a space in Crouse College should submit the forms below to help determine if the venue is appropriate and available and if the project can be approved by Department of Public Safety.
- FILMING
Film Project Permit - Department of Public Safety – Syracuse University. This form must be submitted to a request a film/media permit from the Department of Public Safety. This form must be completed three weeks prior to the event. See the form for more details. This form does not allow use of Crouse, but determines if campus can permit the project.
- SPACE for MEDIA PROJECTS (film, photography, recording, etc)
To determine if a space in Crouse is available for a media project or performance, submit the SPECIAL PROJECT REQUEST. If the requested date is possible in the venue, we will contact you to arrange a meeting to discuss the event or to collect further details. If you do not hear back, we cannot accommodate the project. Incomplete forms will not be processed. Projects with less than 10 days notice cannot be processed and will not be accommodated. Projects without DPS approval cannot be accommodated.
- MUSIC EQUIPMENT
Musical instruments and equipment are not available for use other than in connection with music classes and rehearsals. We are not able to loan out instruments or equipment for other projects.
Non-campus groups or individuals interested in a filming location on the Syracuse University campus or University-owned property, must first go through the Campus Filming Office in the Office of Government and Community Relations. This office coordinates all aspects of commercial filming and photography for the University.
All RSOs must request spaces through the Office of Student Engagement reservation page: https://experience.syracuse.edu/student-engagement/reservations/make-a-reservation/
To review campus locations visit Reserving Campus Space.
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:
- 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?
- TYPE of EVENT – background for dinner, entertainment for a portion of a presentation, performance, etc;
- TYPE of MUSIC of INSTRUMENTATION – Contemporary, classical, jazz - are you looking for piano, strings, etc?
- LOCATION – where is event? is there parking if needed for equipment load in?
- EQUIPMENT - is there a piano in the location? easily accessible power, if needed?
- DRESS – is this formal, casual, etc;
- 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).
- CONTACT for compensation: include name, email, and phone number of person who will arrange payment
- CONTACT on day of event: include name, email, and phone number of person who will be on site
- 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. 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.
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