David Gardner Hall

Since 1954, the building has been home to various tenants, including Ballet and television station KUED, as well as the School of Music. In 1980, the building was renamed in honor of former University President David Pierpont Gardner. From 1997 to 2000, the building underwent a complete renovation, which included the addition of the Dumke Recital Hall, the McKay Music Library, and improvements to the classrooms and the Thompson Chamber Music Hall. As part of this renovation project, a new structure was built to house the Libby Gardner Concert Hall, new choral and instrumental rehearsal halls, practice rooms, and additional studios.