Frederick Alexander Music Building records

Collection

Identifier: 015.FAMB

Staff Only

Abstract

The Frederick Alexander Music Building records documents the building that officially opened in 1980 to house rehearsal halls, classrooms, practice rooms and music studios for the Music Department. Materials in the collection includes planning documents, blue prints, floor plans, brochures, and promotional materials created for the opening. Records date from 1958 to 1984. The collection does not document the Music and Dance Department or Frederick Alexander.

Dates

Creation: 1958 - 1984

Conditions Governing Access

Researchers are asked to request materials 24 hours prior to visiting the the University Archives.

Administrative History

The Frederick Alexander Music Building officially opened in 1980 after two years of construction. The building was originally constructed as the University Health Services Building. The Alexander Music Building was re-designed and converted by Swanson Associates of Bloomfield Hills. The building is adjacent to Pease Auditorium. It houses rehearsal halls, classrooms, practice rooms and teaching studios.