Cincinnati Music Hall is known the world over for its extraordinary acoustics and lavish world décor. The building was constructed in 1878 with private money raised from what is believed to be the nation's first matching grant fund drives. This venerable facility has been extensively renovated and updated for both patron comforts and stage performance technology. Home to the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, the Cincinnati Opera, the May Festival and Cincinnati Ballet's The Nutcracker, it is also used throughout the year for corporate functions, touring productions, and awards programs.

Music Hall is managed by Cincinnati Arts Association, which also manages the Aronoff Center for the Arts located downtown.

Main Office: (513) 744-3344
Rentals: (513) 744-3344

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Seating

Orchestra	1717	Including 40 box chairs and 112 pit seats
Balcony	952
Gallery	847	Includes 8 wheelchair locations
Total	3516

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Stage and Dock Information

Proscenium Opening:	50' wide x 39' high
Depth:	48' Curtain to rear wall
Width:	112' wide
Height:	72' to grid
Apron:	75' wide x 21' deep
Rigging:	Single Purchase Counterweight System: operated from SR stage level
House Curtain:	Operates as full guillotine from SR deck
Linesets:	80 Linesets 6" on center, 7 lines per set, 2000 lb. capacity arbors
Weight:	20,000 lbs. available
Trim Height:	24'
Available:	120 spot wheels and 14,000' hemp and 200-lbs. sand
Length of pipes:	78'
Pipe travel:	70' travel from deck
Loading Dock:	Access on 14th St. near Central Parkway and can accommodate up to 45' trailer
Outer Dock Door:	26' high x 18' wide
Inner Dock Door:	10' high x 8' wide, loads directly onto stage level equipped with load leveler
Pit:	65' wide x 18' deep. travels 3' to 9', 2 sections
Stage Floor:	Hardwood, natural maple color satin finish

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Drapery Schedule

Item	Brand and Description
House Valence
House Curtain
Borders-black	6 borders - 12' x 77'-6"
Legs-black	1 set - 9' x 32'
Legs-black	6 sets - 12' x 32'
Black out drop	32' x 65
Black out drop	2 panels Ñ 32' x 40'
Black out drop	32' x 77'-6"
Cyclorama-white	32' x 70'
Cyclorama-blue	32' x 70'
Scrim-black	32'x70'
Scrim-white	32' x 70'

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Orchestra Shell

Item	Description
Orchestra Shell - Artec Rolling tower units	9 tower sections - 24' x 9' 2 tower door section - 24' x 10'
Floating ceiling units	2 sections down stage of proscenium 48' x 7' and 70' x 19'-9½"
Floating ceiling units	3 panel section up stage of proscenium each 8' x 55'-8"

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Electrics: Road Service Power

Panel	Phase	Amperage	Circuit Protection	Use	Location
A	3	400	Breaker	Dimmers	USL back wall
B	3	400	Breaker	Extra	USL back wall
C	3	200	Breaker	Sound	USL back wall
D	3	200	Breaker	Extra	USL back wall
E	3	200	Breaker	Extra	USL back wall
F	3	200	Breaker	Extra	USL back wall

Recommended location dimmer racks Stage Left on deck

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Electrics: Front of House Lighting Positions

Position	Distance to Proscenium	House Circuits	Pipe Width	Transfer Circuits
1st Balcony Rail	80'	20	75'	20
1st Cove	120'	40	50'	40
Torm (per side)	30'	6		6
Box Boom (per side)	40'	6		6
2nd Balcony Rail	100' est.
3rd Balcony Rail	110' est

Spot Booth

135' est.

Transfer circuits 20 amp stage pin located DSL in alcove

Lighting Control Console: ETC Obsession 2, new 2003, located backstage left
Dimming:

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Lighting Inventory

Item	Brand and Description	Location	#
10 degree fixture	ETC Source Four	House Cove	32
5 degree fixture	ETC Source Four	House Cove	8
10 degree fixture	ETC Source Four	Under Balcony	4
19 degree fixture	ETC Source Four	Balcony Booms Vertical, SR	6
26 degree fixture	ETC Source Four	Balcony Booms Vertical, SR	4
19 degree fixture	ETC Source Four	Balcony Booms Vertical, SL	6
26 degree fixture	ETC Source Four	Balcony Booms Vertical, SL	4
19 degree fixture	ETC Source Four	Balcony Low Rails Horizontal, SR	6
26 degree fixture	ETC Source Four	Balcony Low Rails Horizontal, SR	4
19 degree fixture	ETC Source Four	Balcony Low Rails Horizontal, SL 6	6
26 degree fixture	ETC Source Four	Balcony Low Rails Horizontal, SL 6	4
House Followspots	Xenon Super Troopers, removable	Booth Capacity of four	2

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Sound

Mixing Console: Soundcraft MH2 40 channels, new 2006

House Mix Position: Gallery level, fixed position center

Amplification: 4 AKG 460B/CK 61/ULS Cardioid Microphone, 7 SM58, 4 PCC200 Cardioid Phantom Microphonem, 3 FET Direct Box (DT85), 4 Boom Arm Mic Stands, 10 Straight Mic Stands, 4 ATMGIHE Hyper Cardioid Dynamic Mics

Loudspeakers: SR and SL columns/CAE 8's and AE 5's Apogee System

Recording and Playback:

Accessories: Adequate mics and cables provided as well as equalizers, delays, reverbs, compressors, limiters, and noise gates.

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Communication

Clear-Com 2-channel power supply, 8 single channel belt packs, 8 headsets

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Video

Show program camera and lobby monitors for latecomers can be made available

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Ballroom

One of the largest and most versatile event rooms in Cincinnati, the Music Hall Ballroom was fully remodeled in 1998. Incorporating artifacts from the Albee Theater, such as etched mirrors and gold-accented pillars, the result is a grand formal gathering space in the Beaux Arts tradition. The vaulted, coffered ceiling rises to 23 feet above the hardwood floor that turns the entire room into a dance floor. Performances can utilize the state-of-the-art lighting and sound on two new stage areas.

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Features
- Wood and mirrored bar with six service stations
- Equipped catering preparation space
- Two entrances: Skywalk across Central Parkway and Elm Street
- Theatrical lighting
- House sound system, ceiling speakers on delay

Recommended capacity:	1,350 reception; 800 dinner Approximately 18,000 square feet
Stages:	West Stage: 8 ft. 6 in. deep x 29 ft. wide South Stage: 12 ft. deep x 20 ft. wide (Extensions available)
Loading:	Elevator 10 ft. high x 8 ft. wide

- Bar service through Music Hall
- Professional technical and events staff
- All areas subject to local union labor agreements