Rentals
FAQs
What are your hours?
Regular building hours are Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Our evening and weekend hours are dependant upon the events that are scheduled in the building. Please call in advance for access to the building after hours.
What is your smoking policy?
St. Cecilia Music Center does not allow smoking anywhere on the premises or within 10 feet of the entrances to the building.
What are acceptable forms of payment?
St. Cecilia Music Center will accept personal check, Visa, MasterCard, Discover and cash.
Are all of the rooms handicapped accessible?
Yes, there is a barrier free entrance to the building located to the left of the main entrance. Upon entering the building there is an elevator which reaches all floors.
Is parking available in the St. Cecilia Music Center lot?
The parking lot at the center has 50 parking spots and is included in your rental fee. If your event is taking place in conjunction with another event in the building you will be sharing parking. Parking on the streets is free after 5 p.m. and on the weekends. The lot directly across Ransom Avenue at Park Congregational Church costs $5 per car. The First United Methodist Church lot located directly behind St. Cecilia Music Center on Barclay Avenue is available to use free of charge if their gate is up.
Do we have to use a caterer from your list or can we bring in our own?
St. Cecilia Music Center has exclusive contracts with each of the approved caterers, which guarantee that our clients will select only from our preferred list and will not bring in an outside vendor. This is not only beneficial to us but also to our clients. Having a select group of caterers that work in our facility provides you with a smoothly executed event. Our caterers are very knowledgeable about the building and familiar with their surroundings when catering for your special occasion. This also helps ensure adequate preservation of our historic facility.
Does St. Cecilia Music Center provide decorations?
St. Cecilia Music Center does not stock decorations for events. The client is responsible for providing all decorations as well as removing them following the event.
Are there any restrictions on decorating for our event?
All candles must be enclosed in glass and may not be placed on window ledges. We do not allow open flame candles. Please do not tape or nail decorations to any of the wood or painted surfaces.
Does St. Cecilia Music Center provide linens?
St. Cecilia Music Center can provide linens for your event for an extra charge. Pricing will vary. If you are using a caterer for your event, the linens are usually included in their pricing; always check with your caterer before placing a linen order.
Is AV Equipment available such as projectors, screens, speakers etc.?
St. Cecilia Music Center does not supply AV Equipment. For a list of AV equipment rental companies please contact the event and facility manager. Many of our clients are now inquiring about using their iPod during their reception instead of hiring a DJ service. We do not have any restrictions against this, however, please be aware that you will need to provide the audio cable to hook your iPod up to our sound system as well as any additional monitors in order to maximize the sound for your event.
