Earl and Darielle Linehan Concert Hall facts for kids
View of the Performing Arts & Humanities Building where the concert house is housed.
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| Address | Performing Arts & Humanities Bldg. Hilltop Circle & Hilltop Road Baltimore, Maryland United States |
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| Coordinates | 39°15′20″N 76°42′58″W / 39.255693°N 76.716007°W |
| Owner | University of Maryland, Baltimore County |
| Capacity | 375 |
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| Opened | 2014 |
| Architect | William Rawn Associates Grimm and Parker Architects |
The Earl and Darielle Linehan Concert Hall is a special place for music and performances at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC). It used to be called the UMBC Concert Hall. This hall is the main theater on the UMBC campus in Baltimore, Maryland.
It's found inside the big Performing Arts and Humanities Building. This building is where students learn about many cool subjects like dance, music, and theater. The concert hall is the main stage for the university's symphony orchestra and other music groups.
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About the Concert Hall
The Earl and Darielle Linehan Concert Hall is a modern space designed for amazing musical shows. It has a large stage for performers and can seat up to 375 people. This means many students, families, and visitors can enjoy concerts there.
Building the hall started in 2012 and finished in the fall of 2014. It's a key part of the university's arts programs.
Cool Awards and Green Building
The Performing Arts and Humanities Building, which includes the Concert Hall, has won some important awards.
LEED Silver Status
The building received "LEED silver" status from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. This award means the building was built in a way that is good for the environment. It uses energy and water wisely, and it's a healthy place for people to be.
Higher Education Design Award
The building also won the Higher Education Design Award. This award was given by the American Institute of Architects Baltimore Chapter. It means that architects thought the building's design was excellent, especially for a university.
