Pierson College has many amenities for the musically-inclined Piersonite. These rooms are a part of the shared amenities with Davenport, so students in both colleges may use these spaces. Reservations are needed for all rooms listed below, and must be made through the Pierson Office at pierson.office@yale.edu (at least one member of the reserving group must be a Pierson or Davenport student). No food or beverages are allowed in any of these spaces.
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Common Room
The Pierson Common Room has a baby grand piano for use without reservation, though this is a public common area.
Practice Rooms
There are three soundproof practice rooms in the basement between Entryways G and H. Two rooms include a piano and a music stand. These three rooms are available 24/7 without reservation.
Large Practice Room/Recording Studio
Also in the basement between Entryways G and H is a large music room that has recently been equipped with recording equipment as well.
The Pierson practice space, nicknamed “Le Pierson Rouge,” provides a place for students to rehearse, collaborate, and make music. The room accommodates a variety of ensembles, including rock bands, jazz combos, and small chamber groups, as well as musicians practicing on their own.
The space is equipped with a Mackie Onyx 1640i mixing console, a Yamaha GC2 5’8” baby grand piano, and a Gretsch Catalina Maple drum kit with Zildjian cymbals. The console offers 16 channels and a four-band EQ for adjusting the room’s sound, along with an integrated FireWire interface for recording. The piano and drum kit provide a setup for group rehearsals without requiring musicians to bring their own larger instruments.
Whether preparing for a performance, working on original music, or playing with friends, students can use the space for regular practice and musical collaboration.