Clara Lichtenstein Hall (C-209), located in McGill's Strathcona Music Building, is the Schulich School of Music’s smallest recital venue. It was extensively renovated in 2014.
The 50 seat hall has a projector, a sound system and pianos. It is used as a small performance space for undergraduate chamber ensembles and jazz combos, as well as for doctoral colloquia, scholarly lectures and receptions.
Directions
Clara Hall is located on the 2nd floor (main level when using the front entrance) of McGill University's Strathcona Music Building, in downtown Montreal.
Location
- 555 Sherbrooke Street West (rue Sherbrooke Ouest), between University Street (rue University) and Aylmer Street (rue Aylmer).
- There is a statue of Queen Victoria on the front steps of the building.
By metro or bus
- McGill metro (green line): Take the University St. (rue University) exit. Walk north, up the small hill, one block to Sherbrooke St. Cross Sherbrooke St. and turn right.
- Bus 24 (Sherbrooke) stops in front of Strathcona Music Building.
Parking
We do not have on-site parking for the public. On-street metered parking is available in the downtown core. For information about on-site parking permits, visit the McGill Parking website, or call 514-398-4559.
Accessibility
For hall accessibility information, please visit our Accessibility in Our Halls and Facilities page.
Technical specs
Floor plan and seating
- Even floor, with no raised stage
- Stackable/movable chairs
- 50 seat capacity
Box Office and ticketing
- There is no Box Office or ticket sales service for Clara Hall.
Parking/Loading dock
- On-street parking with meters is available. Contact our Production Office (514-398-8993) for loading dock parking information.
Catering and receptions
- Contact our Production Office (514-398-8993) for information. To serve alcohol, a liquor permit must be obtained from the Régie des alcools, des courses et des jeux Québec (RAJC).
Hall pianos
- The pianos in Clara Hall are tuned regularly.
Booking or renting the hall
Clara Hall is available for rental when not in use for educational purposes. We prioritize bookings in this order:
- Schulich School of Music students and faculty (educational purposes)
- Returning rental clients
- All other rental clients, please complete the
Event Booking Request Form for approval.
Additional services
- Instrument rental
- McGill website event listing
Contact us
Contact the Production Supervisor, johanne.froncioni [at] mcgill.ca (Johanne Froncioni), at 514-398-8993 for more information or to inquire about availabilities.
Rental rates
The following rates are valid from September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2025.
Federal Goods and Services Tax (GST) as well as Quebec Sales Tax (QST) will be charged in accordance to the law.
HALL CAPACITY: 50
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RENTAL FEE |
AMOUNT |
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Basic rental (3 hours) – Monday to Friday |
$600.00 |
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Basic rental (3 hours) – Saturday and Sunday |
$1180.00 |
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Overtime (hourly rate) – Monday to Friday |
$135.00 |
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Overtime (hourly rate) – Saturday and Sunday |
$220.00 |
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Reception – upon request, in advance and pending approval in Clara Hall for a maximum of 2 hours (post-event) |
$325.00 |
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STAFFING – (in accordance with item 6 “Operating Regulations”) |
AMOUNT |
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Operations manager (hourly rate) |
$75.00 |
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Stage manager (hourly rate) |
$65.00 |
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Event staffer(s) (hourly rate, per event staffer) |
$45.00 |
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Security/porter (hourly rate – minimum 4 hours) – subject to change |
$70.00 |
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INSTRUMENTS |
AMOUNT |
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Piano (Yamaha) – please note the pianos in Clara Lichtenstein Hall are tuned regularly. |
Included in hall rental |
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$250.00 |
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$175.00 |
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$250.00 |
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Harpsichord |
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$400.00 |
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$275.00 |
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According to transport company |
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Parking options are not available for 2024-25 |
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