In January of 2010, Skidmore College will officially open its new Zankel Music Center. The culmination of a $32.5 million budget and years of work, the 55,000 square foot building will become the new home for every music program Skidmore College offers.
The building was funded partially by the now deceased Arthur Zankel, the parent of two alumni and partially by some government grants.
The Zenkel Music Center has a 600-seat concert hall, a flexibile stage, and three separate and unqiue wings. Our favorite feature, of course, is the set of specially crated doors designed to keep sounds within the center. The entire building was built with sound in mind but the 600 pound soundproof doors located in some parts of the building are simply amazing.
The Zenkel Music Center will be open to students in January and a formal dedication will take place later in the year when the building is 100% complete.