Music Facilities
The Division of Music provides students with state-of-the-art performance facilities,
rehearsal studios, computer labs, and private practice rooms, all located in the center
of Ouachita's beautiful campus.
Mabee Fine Arts Center
The Division of Music is located in the Mabee Fine Arts Center. In addition to music
studios, offices, classrooms and practice rooms, this building contains:
- Office of the Dean, School of Performing Arts
- W. Francis McBeth Recital Hall
- Music Industry Recording Studio
- Larry Grayson Worship Studies Lab
- Music Library
- Music Composition Lab
- James A. Harrison Computer Lab
- Charles W. Wright Choral Rehearsal Hall
- Plumblee Instrumental Rehearsal Hall
- Ada Clare Wade Davis Piano Lab
- Hammons Art Gallery
- Williams/Arnold Dance Studio
W. Francis McBeth Recital Hall
W. Francis McBeth Recital Hall is one of the finest recital halls in the region. The
hall seats 267 and is equipped with a Fazioli 9'4" Concert Grand piano, a Kawai 9'
Concert Grand piano, and a 34-rank Reuter custom built pipe organ. The hall includes
an adjustable stage lighting system and digital recording equipment.
Jones Performing Arts Center
The Harvey and Bernice Jones Performing Arts Center consists of a 1,500-seat auditorium, makeup rooms, prop storage and construction rooms, faculty offices, and a ticket office. The facility contains a large working stage, an orchestra shell and pit, and a state-of-the-art sound system.
