Proper band and chorus room design should take into consideration not only what the room will sound like, but also how the music in that room will affect the adjoining rooms.

Typically these large rooms have hard reflective walls and floors such as concrete block and tile floors and there is a need for sound absorption. Adding acoustical products such as ceiling tiles, acoustical foams or fabric wrapped wall panels will reduce ambient noise levels within the band or chorus rooms themselves. Sound diffusers and bass traps are also commonly used within band and chorus room design to acoustically tune the room.

Finally, sound blocking materials can be incorporated into the design for the walls and ceiling of the room, so that the band and chorus rooms do not disturb adjoining classrooms. These acoustical materials should be planned into the design of the band and chorus rooms, however they can be added as a retrofit application as the need for noise reduction within the facility is addressed. These acoustical treatments are not only effective, but also aesthetically pleasing.

For more information on sound control for band or chorus room design, please call our technical sales staff at 1-800-782-5742.