Schaller Memorial Chapel

Schaller Chapel is BVU’s largest performing space. Schaller Chapel hosts many of the Music Departments concerts, the American Heritage Lecture Series, and a variety of other shows throughout the year. Schaller Chapel is also home to BVU’s Cultural Aces Series events including dance groups, theater and musicals, and concerts from many musical genres. Backstage, Schaller Chapel, has a half-fly counterweight fly gallery and a white back wall that can double as a cyc or large projection surface. Event Tech Services offices and storage spaces are also close by.

Measurements and Drawings

Schaller Chapel is BVU’s largest performing space. Schaller Chapel hosts many of the Music Department's concerts, the American Heritage Lecture Series, and a variety of other shows throughout the year. Schaller Chapel also hosts events including dance groups, theater and musicals, and concerts from many musical genres. Backstage, Schaller Chapel, has a half-fly counterweight fly gallery and a white back wall that can double as a cyc or large projection surface. Event Tech Services offices and storage spaces are also close by.

Lighting Information

Console: ETC Element with NET3 RFR wireless remote, iPad control available by special arrangement.

Dimmers: Strand CD-80 rack with 96 2.4KW dimmer modules.

Fixtures: 
24 Source 4 19* Ellipsoidals 
24 Source  4 26* Ellipsoidals
24 Source 4 36* Ellipsoidals
48 Source 4 6” Parnels
4  4-color strip lights (red, blue, amber, green)
4  3-color strip lights (red, blue, amber)

Follow Spots: (2) Lycian Midget 2K

Electrical: 100Amp 3 phase disconnect switch located down stage left. Other arrangements may be available, at the discretion of campus electrician

Dimmer Plot

schaller dimmer plot

Audio Information

House Board: Yamaha MX200-24
24 inputs, Stereo house, 2 monitor mixes.

House speakers: JBL MR825

House Snake 18 mic lines from stage to booth, 48x8 snake to main floor mix position available by arrangement.

Intercom: Single channel wired intercom available throughout facility, wireless intercom available by arrangement

Mics and additional PA Equipment available by request.

Facilities Information

Seating Specification:
Main Floor       570
Balcony            252
Total Seats       822
(Main floor tech position kills 12 seats)

Load in access:
Usual load-in is street level from 4th Street, center door of Dixon-Eilers Hall
Max Height 6’ 8”
Max width 47”

Parking: Across 4th street to the north, Lot I or H

Dressing rooms: 2nd Floor Classrooms are converted for use as dressing rooms.

Reservations: Contact Buena Vista University Event Services to reserve or schedule an event.