The Ray Charles Performing Arts Center stands as a crowning achievement in Morehouse College's commitment to excellence in musical education and performance. This 76,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility honors the legacy of the legendary 12-time Grammy Award winner Ray Charles, whose profound impact on music and enduring relationship with Morehouse College helped shape this visionary project.

Strategically positioned at the intersection of Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard and West End Avenue, this two-story architectural masterpiece seamlessly combines performance spaces, educational facilities, and cutting-edge technology. At its heart lies the prestigious 650-seat Emma and Joe Adams Concert Hall, featuring a magnificent Steinway-D Concert Grand piano and a sophisticated motorized orchestra pit that provides unparalleled versatility for diverse performances.
The center's educational facilities represent the pinnacle of modern music technology and instruction. Students and faculty benefit from a comprehensive suite of learning spaces, including:

Professional-grade digital/analog recording studio
Electronic piano laboratory with 16 workstations
Advanced composition lab with preproduction capabilities
Specialized listening acquisition lab
David Geffen Keyboard Digital Music Lab
12 custom-designed faculty studios
Nine acoustically optimized practice rooms
Two professional rehearsal spaces
Three state-of-the-art academic laboratories

The facility extends beyond its walls to embrace outdoor performance opportunities with the Eugene Mitchell Performance Lawn, an innovative space accommodating up to 200 guests for open-air events, creating a unique blend of formal and casual performance venues.
Key Project Features:

76,000 square feet of purpose-built performance and educational space
State-of-the-art recording and production facilities
Professional-grade performance venues
Comprehensive music education infrastructure
Indoor and outdoor performance capabilities