Once serving as the main sanctuary for a local Baptist church, Belmont purchased this building to provide classroom and rehearsal space for its growing School of Music. In 2011, Belmont began a $9 million renovation of the space in order to provide the campus a new, large concert venue suitable for acoustic performances. The stunning 850 seat McAfee Concert Hall opened in 2012 to rave reviews. The design concept for the Hall was developed in consultation with the architects and acousticians involved with the construction of Nashville’s acclaimed Schermerhorn Symphony Center. Acousticians conducted extensive studies and developed a plan that eliminates ambient noise, expands the volume of space to optimal acoustic proportions for a large orchestra and chorus and creates optimal sound diffusion. At the same time, architects honored the historic integrity of the space, keeping the original choir loft and restoring the 55-rank Aeolian Skinner organ.
McAfee Concert Hall hosts both rehearsals and performances for the University’s classical choral and instrumental ensembles, including the Symphony Orchestra, the Wind Ensemble, Chorale, the two hundred-voice Oratorio Chorus and the Nashville Children’s Choir.
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