Earl and Darielle Linehan Concert Hall

The Earl and Darielle Linehan Concert Hall, previously known as the UMBC Concert Hall is the main theater of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County campus in Baltimore, Maryland. The theater is located in the Performing Arts and Humanities Building, the university's home for Ancient Studies, Dance, English, Music, Philosophy, and Theatre departments.[1] The theater is the designated concert hall for the university's symphony orchestra and other ensembles.[2]

Earl and Darielle Linehan
Concert Hall
View of the Performing Arts & Humanities Building where the concert house is housed.
AddressPerforming Arts & Humanities Bldg.
Hilltop Circle & Hilltop Road
Baltimore, Maryland
United States
Coordinates39.255693°N 76.716007°W / 39.255693; -76.716007
OwnerUniversity of Maryland, Baltimore County
Capacity375
Construction
Opened2014 (2014)
ArchitectWilliam Rawn Associates
Grimm and Parker Architects
Website
Website

Construction began in 2012 and was completed in the fall of 2014. The concert hall provides space for an orchestra, stage, and seating up to 375 individuals.[3]

Awards

Along with the rest of the Performing Arts and Humanities Building, the Concert Hall was issued LEED silver status by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).

In addition, the building was giver the Higher Education Design Award by the American Institute of Architects Baltimore Chapter.[4]

References
  1. "UMBC: Inviting Inspiration". umbc.edu. Retrieved 2014-11-24.
  2. "UMBC Department of Music : The UMBC Symphony Orchestra". umbc.edu. Retrieved 2014-11-24.
  3. "New UMBC arts center is built for show - Baltimore Sun". articles.baltimoresun.com. Retrieved 2014-11-24.
  4. "Excellence in Design Awards - AIABaltimore". aiabaltimore.org. Retrieved 2014-11-24.
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