Musique Centers for the Performing Arts

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The Musique Centers for the Performing Arts is the umbrella organization that manages various performance venues in Musique on behalf of the city's Department of Cultural Affairs.

Construction Notices

  • The building at 450 East Musique Street (formerly known as the Musique Performing Arts Center) is currently being renovated. The building housed the outdated Birch Hall, Oak Auditorium, Spruce Hall, and numerous rehearsal spaces. Its interior was completely gutted and is being replaced by a single venue known as the Musique Civic Auditorium which will be capable of hosting a wide variety of performances, including operas, symphonies, and ballets.

Venues

MCPA operates 5 different venues with another under construction. Each venue varies in size and usage.

Musique Civic Auditorium

The Civic Auditorium is located in the historic building formerly known as the Musique Performing Arts Center at 450 East Musique Street. It replaces three smaller, obsolete auditoriums (Birch, Oak, and Spruce) that dated back to the early days of the city of Musique. The Civic Auditorium will be capable of hosting a wide variety of performances, including operas, symphonies, and ballets.

  • Currently undergoing extensive renovations
  • Multi-use venue
  • Project includes construction of large plaza between City Hall and the Civic Auditorium building

Musique Amphitheatre

The historic Musique Amphitheatre is located just south of City Hall. It can host smaller events in a more intimate environment.

  • Built with stone
  • 180 seats (variable)
  • Remote controllable stage lighting
  • Outdoor stage and seating
  • 8x9 Stage
  • Backstage area
  • Ticketed entry option
  • Fireworks dispensers (fireworks not provided)
  • No on-site box office; purchase tickets at the Civic Auditorium

The PLAZA

The PLAZA is a versatile venue located on the roof of the Civic Auditorium parking facility. It can host banquets and other outdoor events.

  • Removable stage and theatrical technology
  • Outdoor venue

Musique Secondary School Auditorium

The Musique Secondary School Auditorium is located on the campus of MSS (0 West Music Street). It can host most standard performing arts events.

  • 1,031 seats
  • Numbered seats
  • Orchestra pit
  • Backstage area with dressing rooms
  • Remote-controllable lighting
  • Retractable curtains for exterior windows
  • Overhead storage for sets and drapery
  • Lobby
  • Box Office

Musique Secondary School Black Box Theatre

The Musique Secondary School Black Box Theatre is located on the campus of MSS (0 West Music Street).

  • Moveable seating
  • Remote-controllable lighting
  • Backstage area
  • Lobby
  • Box Office

Musique Secondary School Amphitheatre

The Musique Secondary School Amphitheatre is located on the campus of MSS (0 West Music Street).

  • 409 seats
  • Bench seating
  • Optional field seating
  • Stage shell
  • Backstage area
  • Theatrical lighting
  • Privacy screens
  • Outdoors
  • Box Office

Renting Facilities

If you want to rent any of MCPA's facilities, please contact Missa_Solemnis.

Events

  • Check back soon!

Attending a Performance

Most performances at MCPA venues are free. Some more intricate productions will require a fee for admission. Please visit the box office of the venue to purchase a ticket.

Parking for MCPA events is available at each venue. Valet parking is provided (for a fee).

  • For events at the Civic Auditorium, please use the Civic Auditorium parking facility, accessible via Spruce Mountain Street.
  • For events at the Musique Amphitheatre, please use the Civic Auditorium parking facility, accessible via Spruce Mountain Street.
  • For events at the Musique Secondary School, please use the on-site parking options. Overflow parking is available at Glissando Hill Elementary School and at the Civic Auditorium (with complementary shuttle service).

Resident Companies

MCPA venues are home to many performing arts companies. Other touring groups also visit MCPA venues and give performances there.

  • Philharmonic Orchestra of Musique (Missa_Solemnis, Artistic and Music Director)
  • Musique Chamber Orchestra (Missa_Solemnis, Artistic and Music Director)
  • Musique String Orchestra (Missa_Solemnis, Artistic and Music Director)
  • Musique Wind Ensemble (Missa_Solemnis, Artistic and Music Director)
  • Musique Jazz Band (Missa_Solemnis, Artistic and Music Director)
  • Musique Youth Orchestras (Missa_Solemnis, Artistic and Music Director)
  • Musique Opera (Missa_Solemnis, Artistic and Music Director)
  • Musique Master Chorale (Missa_Solemnis, Artistic and Music Director)
  • Musique Children's Chorus (Missa_Solemnis, Artistic and Music Director)
  • Musique Theatre Group (Missa_Solemnis, Director)
  • Musique Public School Music Groups

Tickets

You can purchase your tickets at MCPA venues' on-site box offices. Please note that tickets for events held at the Musique Amphitheatre are sold at the Civic Auditorium box office.

Support MCPA

There are many opportunities to support MCPA. We receive grant money from the Musique government to cover public events run by the government and to maintain the building. However, any other productions must be privately funded. See below for the different giving options. Donate by contacting Missa_Solemnis.

Maestro Level

Gift of $5,000+

  • Venue/lobby/space/position of your choice with your name on it (i.e., Missa_Solemnis Artist's Entrance)
  • Your name on a seat of your choice in the venue of your choice
  • Priority seating for you and up to 5 guests at select shows
  • Priority parking and/or free valet parking
  • Behind-the-scenes tour of backstage MCPA
  • Reduced price admission to one show of your choice per season
  • Your name on the wall of contributors in the lobby of the Civic Auditorium
  • The satisfaction of knowing you have contributed to the great shows you love

Soloist Level

Gift of $2,500-$5,000

  • Your name on a seat of your choice in the venue of your choice
  • Priority seating for you and up to 3 guests at select shows
  • Priority parking or reduced price valet parking
  • Behind-the-scenes tour of backstage MCPA
  • Reduced price admission to one show of your choice per season
  • Your name on the wall of contributors in the lobby of the Civic Auditorium
  • The satisfaction of knowing you have contributed to the great shows you love

Concertmaster Level

Gift of $1,000-$2,500

  • Priority seating for you and up to 2 guests at select shows
  • Reduced cost valet parking
  • Behind-the-scenes tour of backstage MCPA
  • Reduced price admission to one show of your choice per season
  • Your name on the wall of contributors in the lobby of the Civic Auditorium
  • The satisfaction of knowing you have contributed to the great shows you love

Principal Level

Gift of $500-$1,000

  • Reduced price parking
  • Behind-the-scenes tour of backstage MCPA
  • Reduced price admission to one show of your choice per season
  • Your name on the wall of contributors in the lobby of the Civic Auditorium
  • The satisfaction of knowing you have contributed to the great shows you love

Ensemble Level

Gift of $100-$500

  • Behind-the-scenes tour of backstage MCPA
  • Reduced price admission to one show of your choice per season
  • Your name on the wall of contributors in the lobby of the Civic Auditorium
  • The satisfaction of knowing you have contributed to the great shows you love

Patron Level

Gift of $1-$100

  • Reduced price admission to one show of your choice per season
  • Your name on the wall of contributors in the lobby of the Civic Auditorium
  • The satisfaction of knowing you have contributed to the great shows you love

Seats can also be dedicated for $500 each. Please contact Missa_Solemnis about other possible naming rights.

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