JAM Housing

Is the JAM house a place for classical musicians/does it have a considerable classical population, or is it not for that type of music? Also, how hard is it to get a single room in JAM? Any insights would be appreciated. Thanks

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From what I know about JAM, it’s really for anyone who appreciates music, whether you play it in any form or just enjoy listening to it.

I recalled there was a studio room with piano and rows of chairs for audiences. You can group with friends or roommates for a concert. DS is a classical instrument player and lived at JAM for his freshman year. Hope this helps.

Thanks @ranza123 and @beardad15‌

Do you know how it might compare to Risley for someone interested in classical performance?

As someone who lived there and had a friend who was doing classical piano with one of the professors in the Music Department, the piano in the performance space is decent and there is an okay-isn piano in a practice room in the downstairs. Overall though, if you’re serious about classical performance, neither Risley or JAM have the best resources for you - Lincoln Hall and the practice rooms there will be where you’ll want to spend more of your time due to the better facilities and instruments there.

@OrcinusOrca‌

More than the resources, I’m considering them as housing options so that I’ll be around likeminded people with similar interests.

There are classical musicians in both though Risley will have more folks interested in theatrical, performance, dance, & graphical arts so it might take more effort to meet such people there. Singles will be easier to come by in JAM as JAM always ends up a little short, especially for the male population while I was attending. Risley is fiercely competitive as everyone applies.

That said, I think you’re missing out on the college experience if your plan is to try and surround yourself fully with likeminded people of similar interests.

Thank you @OrcinusOrca‌, your advice has been immensely helpful.