Brodbeck Hall

In September 2021, a lightning strike to Brodbeck’s trademark cupola caused a fire in the upper floors, with ensuing severe water damage on all levels of the building. Since then, Brodbeck has been closed to the public.

Plans for Restoration and Renovations

The restoration and renovation of Brodbeck will include and accessible entry and elevator, additional restroom facilities, a restored concert hall and stage, and a new green room, practice rooms, classrooms and offices. There will also be enlarged capacity for the thriving student musical ensembles. Our goal is to create a premier event venue on campus and for the Frederick community, featuring enhanced HVAC and acoustics, catering space and even a bride room for weddings.

The first floor will primarily be used as an event space for concerts, performances, weddings and more, including appropriate support facilities. The green room will be kept on the lower level with storage.

The second floor will accommodate a set of offices, a seminar-style classroom and a practice room. On the third floor, the architect’s design has allocated space for additional classrooms, practice rooms, offices, storage and an ensemble space. Both spaces were previously underutilized due to inaccessibility; renovating these floors expands high-quality spaces for all instruction, beyond just music.

With your support, music will be heard again in Brodbeck.

For more information on supporting the return to music in Brodbeck Hall, please contact the Office of Institutional Advancement at pergola@hood.edu or 301-696-3702.

Exterior Improvements (roof, windows, exterios doors & ADA entry)

Design	April - June 2025
Permitting	June - August 2025
Construction	August - December 2025

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"Hood College will reopen for its thirtieth year at 10 o’clock this morning with exercises at Brodbeck Hall..."	Frederick News Post, Sep 28, 2022