Olney Central College
New recording studio taking shape
C onstruction is underway on the OCC Music Department’s new recording studio, set to be housed in the former Upholstery Repair Building. The new facility will not only serve OCC students, but also the wider community, providing access to profes- sional recording resources in an area where such studios are rare.
It is another step in expanding opportunities for students within the department.” Wade Baker, OCC Director of Bands “This will give them a chance to get their feet wet and gain practical experience,” he said. As the project progresses, Baker is particularly eager about the potential collaborations with the community. “We can work with local bands or even record voiceover work,” Baker said. “We encourage anyone interested in recording to contact us. I’m proud of the productions we have been turning out and am looking forward to doing even more.”
Director of Bands Wade Baker shares, “We are really excited about the roll out. It is another step in expand- ing opportunities for students within the department.” The project received a significant financial boost this spring with an $18,000 grant from the Johnsie Fiock Fildes Foundation in Olney. “Because of the grant, we will be able to obtain higher end mics and cables, all the stuff you would expect to be in a professional recording studio,” Baker added. “We’re excited and grateful to be selected to receive these funds.” Baker anticipates purchasing the remaining equip - ment by the end of July, with the studio fully functional by the start of Fall 2024. Baker said the studio will be especially beneficial to students who are planning to continue their education in audio recording.
ABOVE: Olney Central College student Sevn Traub volunteers his time to prepare the new recording studio.
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