Music

Its central feature is the 475-seat Jussi Björling Recital Hall, named for the Swedish tenor who sang lead at the Metropolitan Opera for two decades. (His costume from a production of Faust is on display in the lobby.) There are 34 individual practice rooms throughout the rest of the building, plus ensemble rehearsal spaces, teaching studios, general purpose classrooms, and a composition-theory music lab outfitted with music notation software. There’s an organ studio, and all the pianos are Stienways. The building is a bit of a maze—in the best way. Students who spend a lot of time in FAM find their special semi-hidden spaces. Truly, there’s music coming from every nook and cranny.  

One of the busiest spots on campus—and for good reason. It’s where many of our music ensembles perform, and it hosts tons of student recitals and guest artist concerts throughout the year. With string ensembles often rehearsing in the space and a steady stream of performances, there’s almost always something happening here. Whether you're on stage or in the audience, it is the place to experience music at Gustavus.