Clara Lichtenstein Hall

Clara Lichtenstein Hall | Music - McGill University | Clara Lichtenstein Hall (C-209), located in McGill's Strathcona Music Building, is the Schulich School of Music’s smallest recital venue. It was extensively renovated in 2014. The 50 seat hall has a projector, a sound system and pianos. It is used as a small performance space for undergraduate chamber ensembles and jazz combos, 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) of McGill University's Strathcona Music Building, in downtown Montreal. Location 555 Sherbrooke Street West (rue Sherbrooke Ouest), between University Street (rue University) and Aylmer Street (rue Aylmer). There is a statue of Queen Victoria on the front steps of the building. 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 Strathcona Music Building. 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 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 liquor permit must be obtained from the Régie des alcools, des courses et des jeux Québec (RAJC). 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 McGill website event listing 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 Quebec Sales Tax (QST) will be charged in accordance to the law. HALL CAPACITY: 50 RENTAL FEE AMOUNT Basic rental (3 hours) – Monday to Friday $525.00 Basic rental (3 hours) – Saturday and Sunday $1050.00 Overtime (hourly rate) – Monday to Friday $110.00 Overtime (hourly rate) – Saturday and Sunday $180.00 Reception - upon advance request and pending approval in Clara Hall for a maximum of 2 hours (post-event) $270.0 STAFFING – (in accordance with item 6 “Operating Regulations”) AMOUNT Operations manager (hourly rate) $65.00 Stage manager (hourly rate) $55.00 Event staffer(s) (hourly rate, per event staffer) $37.00 Security/porter (hourly rate – minimum 4 hours) – subject to change $65.00 INSTRUMENTS AMOUNT Piano (Yamaha) *Please note: pianos in Clara Lichtenstein Hall are tuned regularly. Included in hall rental Additional tuning $200.00 Touch-up $120.00 Piano technician on stand-by for concert $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 Parking Amount Parking pass - upon request (Monday to Friday) $24.00/pass Parking pass – upon request (weekend) $14.00/pass