Recording Opportunities
Recording @ Illinois
Student Rates
Recital Audio Recording – Stereo Microphones ($120)
Recital Audio/Video Recording – Stereo Microphones + Video ($195)
Recital Recording – Custom Needs ($60/hr, 3 hour minimum)
- Custom Needs examples include:
- Jazz combo recital support
- Amplification of voice/instruments/electronics
- Audio/video playback
- Floor monitors
Livestreams for students are not currently available
Dress rehearsal tech is billed $60/hour pending availability
Recording Session ($60/hr, 3 hour minimum)
- Recording Session examples include:
- Audio and/or video for auditions
- Album projects
- Video projects
Hourly Rates – custom needs, recording sessions, post-production
Student Rate
$60/hour
Faculty and Non-affiliated/External Rate
$75/hour
$105/hour (2 engineers)
$135/hour (3 engineers)
Additional engineers required for larger events/sessions will increase the hourly rate as listed above.
Recording @ Illinois offers its services to all faculty, staff, students, non-students, campus organizations, ensembles, or visitors. We offer both audio and video recording services for any size project from student recitals to large-scale recording projects. We provide PA services for a wide variety of applications, including simple vocal amplification, large jazz ensembles, and theatre-filling 8 channel surround sound. In addition to supporting the ongoing live performances and studio projects of the School of Music, we manage a music archive, offer media-transfer and duplication services, and provide technical knowledge and insight for future projects.
With an impressive number of venues to choose from, you are sure to find a space that is perfect for your project. You can tailor the sound of your performances by selecting a room with period-appropriate reverb times such as Smith Recital Hall, Smith Memorial Room, or the Krannert Center’s Great Hall. The Music Building Recording Studio offers an intimate feeling for medium-size ensembles. Spread out your large group between the Recording Studio and the adjoining Music Building Auditorium to take advantage of the wonderful wood floor and Steinway pianos. Capture your jazz quartet’s live debut in Smith 25. The Audio Department occasionally offers alternate location recording as well; feel free to contact them for more options or to plan your next project.
In addition to recitals and session work, Recording @ Illinois frequently amplifies and records jazz ensemble performances at the Krannert Center’s Studio Theatre. They support the complex, often groundbreaking technical requirements of the Composition Area and Illinois Modern Ensemble. With venues in three buildings, hundreds of recordings each year, a world-class microphone collection, comprehensive knowledge of PA equipment and application, an appreciation for a wide variety of musical genres, and an impressive background of experience and abilities to pull from, we provide a strong technical foundation that supports the artistry of the University of Illinois School of Music. For more information and to request services, please see our recording request form or contact Graham Duncan.
Recording in Krannert
A recording space can be reserved by completing this form:
https://krannertcenter.com/form/space-rental
In order to reserve the space, the following info is needed:
- Dates, Times or hours needed for recording.
- Piano needs. The piano has to be reserved separately and a tuning has to be arranged for by the recording artist by contacting Craig Deets (cdeets@illinois.edu).
- The name of the recording engineer. Each Artist is responsible for contacting and arranging for their recording engineer. Engineers most frequently used are Graham Duncan (grahamd@illinois.edu), Frank Horger (fhorger@illinois.edu), Alec LaBau (alabau@illinois.edu; 244-9899) or Rick Scholwin (scholwin@illinois.edu; 300-2154). If an outside engineer is used; they need to email Rick Scholwin prior to the recording in the space.
- Who is paying for the recording: Artist by personal check, SOM, etc.
- What is the Artist’s affiliation with the University of Illinois (faculty, student, alumni), if any.
Once dates are selected, the reservation will be confirmed in writing and by contract. The Artist needs to sign and return the contract 2 weeks prior to the recording date. An invoice will be mailed with a contract, and students must prepay for their time. Non-students can pay once the recording is complete, the invoice and payment need to be mailed together to the Business office address on the invoice.
If using either Alec LaBau or Rick Scholwin for recording engineer, a separate invoice will be sent once the recording and editing process is complete.
On the day of recording you will have 1 hour for setup and 1 hour for teardown. Setups cannot be left overnight unless recording the next day and there are no other events listed.