What is Cashen Hall?
Cashen Hall is first and foremost a recital hall.
It is an intimate setting that seats 227 over two levels. Its intended purpose is
to be the performing space of solo musicians and small musical ensembles.
Is Cashen Hall the best place for my event?
Because of its design, Cashen Hall may or may not be the best venue for your event.
Events not held by the Music Department should be limited to lectures, academic awards
presentations, acoustical concerts, panel discussions, and special meetings There
are many challenges associated with non-musical events, including lighting, staging,
and audibility.
Larger and more brightly lit venues on campus include the Campus Center ballrooms
and the Townsend Center for the Performing Arts.
What about lighting?
Lighting is suitable for the intended purpose of recitals providing an environment
highlighting the performer on stage only. This setting may not suit all needs. Lighting
is described below by zones:
- Stage: There are 4 dimmable sets of LED lights directly above the stage that provide
the majority of light to the stage.
- Directional: There are 4 overhead lights that provide additional warm light to the
stage. These wash the targeted area. They are not spotlights.
- Wall Sconces: These are dimmable lights throughout the seating areas. These lights
do not get bright and are unsuitable for note taking.
There’s a piano on the stage. Can we/you move it?
Cashen Hall is on the end of Humanities and shares an outside wall backstage. Because
of this, humidity and temperature variances are problematic backstage. Therefore,
the grand piano is on stage at all times to avoid undue financial burdens associated
with tuning the piano.
What about the backstage area?
Access to the stage – and backstage – is only achieved by entering from the audience.
The backstage is very small, similar to a hallway, and our performers use it only
as such. There is little room to store items. There are no dressing rooms.
Can our event be heard clearly?
There is no house audio system because of the intimate setting of the hall. Persons
on stage are often heard clearly without the use of amplification. However, due to
the nature of the building music rehearsals held directly upstairs can create sound
bleed-through from the ceiling.
There are electrical outlets on the sides of the stage to use for a small amplification
system (not supplied).
What if I need additional services/equipment?
The Music Department can only reserve the hall for events but cannot provide services
or equipment. Sound system, lecterns, screens, easels, projectors, overhead projector,
chairs, tables, extension cords, decorative plant arrangements, etc. are not included
in the reservation of the hall. Contact work information center (WIC) for delivery,
set up, and removal of these items.
I still have questions.
Sometimes it is best to see the hall for yourself! Schedule a short tour of the hall
with the Music Department: 678-839-6262 or music@westga.edu
Kathy Cashen Recital Hall is an intimate acoustic venue that seats 227 between the main floor and balcony levels.
A fully equipped student-operated recording booth is located between the entrances.
Recitals and rehearsals involving Music faculty and students are scheduled regularly
throughout the year. Cashen Hall has a 9’ Steinway concert grand piano on stage and
a 16-rank Reuter pipe organ & console backstage.