{"id":8850,"date":"2022-07-21T10:26:17","date_gmt":"2022-07-21T14:26:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/?page_id=8850"},"modified":"2026-05-19T15:22:54","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T19:22:54","slug":"production-performance","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/students\/music\/production-performance\/","title":{"rendered":"Production &#038; Performance"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to the Production &amp; Performance Department! Here you can find information on recital procedures, stage support, recordings, keyboard usage, ensembles calendar, assignments, auditions, room reservations, as well as practice room policies &amp; access. Please see the information below for contact information within the department.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"linklist\"><\/ul>\n<h5>Meet Our Staff<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/about\/contact-directions\/directory\/christopher-dempsey\/\">Christopher Dempsey<\/a> \u2022 Director, Production &amp; Performance<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/about\/contact-directions\/directory\/connor-barry\/\">Connor Barry<\/a> \u2022 Stage Manager, Production &amp; Performance<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/about\/contact-directions\/directory\/katharine-lynn-hurd\/\">Katharine Hurd<\/a> \u2022 Ensembles Manager, School of Music Ensembles<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/about\/contact-directions\/directory\/lindy-billhardt\/\">Lindy Billhardt<\/a> \u2022 Performance Librarian and Instrument Manager<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/about\/contact-directions\/directory\/sharif-mamoun\/\">Sharif Mamoun<\/a> \u2022 Assistant Director of Athletic Bands<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/about\/contact-directions\/directory\/brenn-parker-fjeldsted\/\">Brenn Parker Fjeldsted<\/a> \u2022 Administrative Coordinator<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!--\n \t\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/about\/contact-directions\/directory\/michael-barsano\/\">Michael Barsano<\/a> \u2022 Director of University Ensembles<\/li>\n\n\n--><\/p>\n<div class=\"callouts has-1\">\n<div class=\"callout pink\">\n<div class=\"image\"><img src=\"\/cfa\/files\/2022\/04\/BU-Carnegie-Hall-Hires-79-636x425.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"content\">\n<h5>Recital Procedures<\/h5>\n<p>A comprehensive guide to Recitals, including our Recital Procedure Checklist, Recital Program Request Form, Recital Limitations, Stage Support, Priority Windows, Rescheduling, Offsite Venues, Cancellations, Failure to Show, and Junior Recitals.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/students\/music\/production-performance\/recital-procedures\/\">Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"callouts has-1\">\n<div class=\"callout blue\">\n<div class=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/cfa\/files\/2022\/06\/19-1135-CFASYMPH-116-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-84708\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"content\">\n<h5>Ensembles Calendar, Assignments &amp; Auditions<\/h5>\n<p>View our calendars and resources for Large Ensembles, Absence Request Form, Instrumental Seating Auditions &amp; Assignments, Choral Auditions, Opera Institute Forms &amp; Procedures.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/students\/music\/production-performance\/ensembles-calendar-assignments-auditions\/\">Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"callouts has-1\">\n<div class=\"callout green\">\n<div class=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/cfa\/files\/2022\/06\/practice-room.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1836 size-thumbnail\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"content\">\n<h5>Practice Room, Scheduling &amp; Locker Policies<\/h5>\n<p>Find policies, guidelines, and forms related to our Scheduling Policy, Practice Room Descriptions &amp; Access Agreement, Locker Rental Agreement, and Double Bass Storage Room Access Agreement.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/students\/music\/production-performance\/practice-room-access\/\">Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Room Reservations<\/h3>\n<p>Current CFA students and registered SAO groups may schedule large practice rooms and classrooms by emailing Brenn Parker at brenn96@bu.edu or visiting room B01. Reservations are made at the discretion of the Scheduling Office. No reservation requests by alumni or non-BU personnel can be accommodated at this time.<\/p>\n<p>All unreserved practice rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to the Production &amp; Performance Department! Here you can find information on recital procedures, stage support, recordings, keyboard usage, ensembles calendar, assignments, auditions, room reservations, as well as practice room policies &amp; access. Please see the information below for contact information within the department. 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