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Music rooms

While we are lucky to have good music practice spaces, our music (and musical) students will
need to cooperate to ensure equity in terms of shared spaces and impact on others. If a student
wishes to practise in their room, this must be done with the agreement of their neighbours

(including those above and below) and at sensible times to minimise any disruption.

There is a (relatively) soundproof practice room in G11 (available between 8am and 11pm). If you
wish to practice there, you can collect a music room key from the College Office. Please be
aware of the students who live next door to and above the practice rooms, especially during

SwotVac and Exams. The practice spaces are available through a booking system under the
overall guidance of the Dean of Studies (Bee Ellis) and our Resident Tutor (Music), Jack Tan.

There is an additional baby grand piano donated by College Fellow, Mrs Jaanette Enden, which is
available for practise by music students in Henderson House Tutorial Room 2, and a piano in

Tutorial Room 4 donated by College Fellow Ms Penny Lewisohn. Please be mindful that Henderson
House is predominately used as a teaching space from Mon-Thurs 5:15pm–9:30pm. Outside of
those times it is a multi-functional facility and may be used for private study, meetings, music
practice and events. It is important that all students communicate respectfully with each other

regarding the use of these spaces and no particular group takes priority over the other on an
ongoing basis.

The grand piano in the Dining Hall, which was donated to the college by Dame Elisabeth
Murdoch, is only used for concert purposes as it needs to be preserved for future use. If you wish to

practice for a performance, please ask the Office or Duty Tutor to unlock it.

Please note that no private tutorials (music, sporting or academic) are to be conducted using
College facilities. Music students are encouraged to make full use of the University practice space
booking facilities at the Conservatorium (Parkville) and Southbank Campus.

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Janet Clarke Hall Student Handbook 2024