Facilities & Resources
Phillips Fine Arts Building
Phillips Fine Arts is an acoustically designed structure that houses a recording studio, digital piano/computer laboratory, practice rooms, studios, classrooms, rehearsal rooms, the Alexander Brest Museum and Gallery, musical instruments, and equipment for the Music Department.
Terry Concert Hall
Terry Concert Hall is a 400 seat venue for concerts and recitals. Renovated in 2016, the space provides the finest acoustical setting for concerts in the region.
Terry Concert Hall interior
Swisher Theater
Swisher Theater has seating for 400 and is the venue for operas, musicals, and other staged productions. The venue boasts a computerized rigging system, sound system, scene shop, design studio, makeup room, greenroom, and classroom.
Swisher Theatre interior
A Kawai Epic Institution
The recent acquisition of 31 Kawai and Shigeru Kawai pianos has been a landmark event for Jacksonville University. In addition to our concert, studio, and rehearsal pianos, students benefit from access to a suite of new, state-of-the-art electronic keyboards in our computer-equipped music lab.
“We chose Kawai as our piano fleet partner for their impeccable craftsmanship, durability, and artistic expression,” said Dr. Scott Watkins, Associate Professor of Piano and Coordinator of Jacksonville University’s Keyboard Studies Program. “Our investment in these new instruments, like the investment our dedicated students make in a quality education, is one which will last a lifetime. Potential students immediately recognize our commitment to their success, and our alumni know that where they earned their education is worthy of their attention. We are proud to have earned Kawai’s EPIC designation, and expect our new fleet of exceptional pianos to attract talented musicians for a long time to come.”
Exceptional tone, touch and consistency have made Kawai pianos a preferred choice of professional pianists and music educators for generations. The elite Shigeru Kawai grand pianos are acclaimed worldwide for their quintessential tone and performance. The Elite Performing Instrument Collection (EPIC) is a program made possible by the Shigeru Kawai Endowment.