Campus Sound
Campus Sound (CS) provides professional audio, projection, lighting, and stage support services for WWU-sponsored events on campus.
- Audio: The CS team provides front-of-house (FOH) and monitor mixing services, ensuring high-quality and high-fidelity services for all needs, from small events like open mics to large events like Spring Jam and Battle of the Bands.
- Projection: CS provides projection services, which range from 65" TVs to an 18' screen, with highly trained student technicians to manage all your multimedia needs.
- Lighting: CS provides stage illumination, including static wash lighting for visibility and dynamic programmed lighting for performances, to enhance the visual atmosphere.
- Stage: CS provides stage managing. This includes the physical setup and teardown of the equipment, cable management, and ensuring that electrical safety standards are met during your event.
We DO NOT operate in the WWU Church Sanctuary. All events in the Church Sanctuary are managed by Campus Ministries Productions. For more information, contact Riley Smith at riley.smith@wallawalla.edu or Seth Connell at seth.connell@wallawalla.edu.
How the Campus Sound process works
Campus Sound needs a one-month notice for large events. Examples of large events include: Jumpstart, Outdoor Stage events, U-days, Alumni Weekend, Battle of the Bands, Spring Jam, and Graduation.
Fill out a Campus Sound Request form (more information at the bottom of this page) at least seven days prior to the event. If less than seven days, a Late Submittal Fee of $25 will be charged (see the Late Submittal Fee policy to the right). We may not able to fulfill last-minute requests. Event facility reservations must have a minimum of one hour of sound check and one hour of setup time (two hours total) reserved in advance of the event.
See below for more details about how to fill out a Campus Sound Request form.
You will get an email from the Campus Sound Director confirming that the Campus Sound Request has been received, that it is on our calendar, and that we are working with the Sound Engineer team to find someone who can work your event.
Once a sound engineer has been scheduled to work your event, you will receive an email with the name of the sound engineer(s) and their contact information.
Sound check begins one hour before the event starts. Musicians and slideshow presentations must be ready for sound check. Please be prepared to run through everything. Last-minute changes will not be accepted. Videos need to be downloaded before the event. Provide video links to the Campus Sound tech one day prior to the event.
After the event, please take a moment to submit your feedback and suggestions so that we can improve and make sure that you're satisfied with our service. You can submit your feedback to CampusSound@wallawalla.edu.
Campus Sound Fees
For small events (when less than 25 people show up and stay), Campus Sound recommends you rent a portable sound system from Campus Sound. This list shows events that can be run by renting a portable sound system. The rental cost is $20.
If you would like to rent a portable sound system from Campus Sound, please fill out the form found at the bottom of this page.
If your WWU-sponsored event includes more than 25 people, Campus Sound sets up and runs portable audiovisual (AV) equipment for a fee.
If your request is submitted less than 7 days prior to the event, then you must agree that your department or club will pay a $25 late submittal fee.
If you are planning an event with less than 25 people, you have a few options depending on the nature of your event. If your event is not in a location with a built-in sound system, you may rent a portable sound system from Campus Sound. If your event is in a location with a built-in sound system, you can pay Campus Sound to run your event or save that money by running the event yourself. First find a venue with built-in sound/video capabilities - see list below. After you choose a location, Campus Sound is willing to come at least 24 hours before the event starts (free of charge) to help you understand the built-in system and to make sure that you can play the music, video, or PowerPoint that your program needs.
Havstad Upstairs
This room has a built-in computer, speakers, a projector, and a screen. Good for music, videos, and PowerPoints.
WWU Church Fellowship Hall
This room has an HDMI cord to mirror your laptop/MacBook screen to the TVs, speakers, 2 cordless mics, and 2 large TVs. Good for music, videos, and PowerPoints.
Heubach Chapel
This room has a built-in computer, speakers, 4 wireless mics, a projector, and a screen. This venue is dedicated to sacred programs and is good for music, videos, and PowerPoints.
The SAC – under construction/not available
This room has an HDMI cord for a laptop/MacBook, speakers, 2 wired mics, a new projector, and a screen. Good for music, videos, and PowerPoints.
Alaska Room
This room has 2 speakers on stands, a mixer, 1 wired mic, a built-in projector and a screen. Good for music, videos, and PowerPoints.
Smart Classrooms
Many smart classrooms across campus in the Administration Building, Bowers Hall, the Fine Arts Center, Kretschmar, Rigby, Smith, and the Winter Educational Complex have built-in speakers, projectors, and screens. Good for music, videos, and PowerPoints.
The Peterson Memorial Library loans projectors and screens.
Campus Sound maintains sound equipment for areas such as:
- Athletic department
- Gym – Basketball & Volleyball
- Music department
- FAC Recital Hall
- Communication department
- Village Hall
- Walla Walla University Church
- Fellowship Hall
- Heubach Chapel
Livestreaming or Recording?
If so, contact Media Services chris.drake@wallawalla.edu.
Campus Sound does not record or livestream any events under no circumnstances. You need to contact Media Services at chris.drake@wallawalla.edu
If you need to cancel your event, remember to notify Campus Sound promptly - at least 24 hours before the event start time. If not, a $15 Late Notice of Cancellation Fee will be charged. When planning your outdoor event, check the weather every day for favorable conditions. If rain showers, high winds, or lightning is forecast, notify Campus Sound with 24 hours advance notice of your backup plan/indoor venue.
Campus Sound has a new way of operating. To control costs, there is a new Event Request Form.
This form provides the Campus Sound engineers with event details and a list of the equipment needed to run your event. It also calculates the cost of running your event.
Administration has approved a list of operationalized events that Campus Sound will support at no charge:
- If your event is not on the operationalized/approved list, your department VP must approve it and provide funding for it.
- If the cost of your operationalized event is more than usual, your department VP must approve the incremental increase and provide funding for the increase.
- The new Event Request Form can be found by clicking the button below to the left.
For small events (25 attendees or less), Campus Sound now owns a portable sound system that is available to rent. If you're unsure as to whether your event can be run with a portable sound system, the list found at this link shows events that can be run with a portable sound system. The cost to rent it is $20. You can reserve the portable sound system and find more information by clicking the button below to the right.
Note: Student Life also has a portable sound system available for students to use. Please contact them for more information.
We understand this is a big change in how we operate. If you have any questions, please reach out to Karl Thompson at karl.thompson@wallawalla.edu or by calling (509) 520-9900.