Utilizing variable acoustics at Snow College’s Jorgensen Concert Hall—A user’s perspective along with acoustical parameters measured in the hall

Abstract

The Jorgensen Concert Hall is the centerpiece of the Horne School of Music at Snow College in Ephraim, Utah. It seats about 720 people and was completed in 2004. By adjusting reverberation and sound reflections on the stage and in the house, the Jorgensen accommodates a wide variety of college concerts, including jazz big band, chamber ensembles, choral groups, concert band, and symphony orchestra. The Jorgensen has also become popular with visiting groups such as the Utah Symphony, the Orchestra at Temple Square, and the Julliard Jazz Trio. Successes and challenges in using the Jorgensen will be discussed, along with a presentation of acoustical parameters measured in the hall.