School of HONK is looking to find a new home, not just for Sunday afternoon sessions, but to expand our programming, meeting additional days and times of the week, to better meet our community’s aspirations and schedules. Imagine a potluck dinner after every Sunday session, or monthly Saturday night showcases, regular weekday sectionals, small group tutorials, advanced workshops, and other ensemble opportunities… with a full-time home, the possibilities seem endless! But finding the right place remains a challenge for us, so we’re reaching out for help.
Here’s an overview of what we’re looking for in a new home, somewhere in the Camberville or surrounding area. If you’ve got an idea, or other questions, drop us a line at schoolofhonk@gmail.com
Location:
* close to some public / commercial / neighborhood spaces, with built-in ad-hoc neighborhood audiences nearby for parading/performing
* easy car and public transit access
Space:
* at least one room with 120+ person capacity, with at least 10 ft high ceiling, not too “live”/echoey
* half a dozen separate medium-sized break-out rooms
* dedicated storage room
* accessibility – prefer ground floor or elevator access
* outdoor option as well on / near premises for warmer weather practices
Availability:
* Sunday afternoon and evenings, as well as weekday nights and ideally Saturdays as well
* no foreseeable noise issues with abutters for these hours
Lease:
* negotiable, but would consider $1K-$2K/month depending on space and availability
* we would consider partnering with another organization, if their mission and values align with ours or a time-share with an entity that has extra/unused space outside of “business hours”/weekday 9-5 they can offer for our program