Hi there,
Here is our amplified sound policy:
"Amplified sound is generally prohibited on campus, but may be permitted for official University and registered student organization events with the prior approval of the Director of Campus Activities or his/her designee.
Amplified sound of voice and recorded music on the Lory Student Center Plaza is permitted when approved in advance by LSC Event Planning Services, with a reservation. Live music may not be amplified on the Plaza. The event must take place during the normal office hours of Event Planning Services. Sound levels are not to exceed 80 decibels at any time. Due to the proximity of classrooms, offices, laboratories, and the library, an Event Planning Services staff member will monitor the sound level and may require lower sound levels when necessary to avoid undue disruption of others."
In practice, we allow amplified sound whenever we are providing the technical services and where we are able to have control over volume. The 80 decibel limit is pretty arbitrary but it gives us a number that we can show on a decibel meter. Most of the time we will be exceeding that limit but if we are providing the sound system, we chose how to manage the volume levels within reason.
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Jason Rogien
Assistant Director, Event Services
Colorado State University
Fort Collins CO
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Original Message:
Sent: 07-19-2021 14:16
From: Kristen Mruk
Subject: Amplified Sound/Live Performance Policy
Looking to see if anyone has an "amplified sound" or "live performance policy" for their union or campus. Looking for language around when and where performances with amplified sound, acoustic instruments/vocals, etc. can happen. We are trying to discourage these types of events in non-reservable spaces in our building but don't have a written policy for this specifically. Or if there is a policy you have that is titled something else for the same purpose, I would appreciate your sharing it.
Thanks in advance!
Kristen
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Kristen Mruk
Associate Director of Student Leadership & Engagement
Buffalo State College
Buffalo NY
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