We built a recording studio and practice room.
This modern digital facility allows Borrego Springs music students the ability to learn the latest audio technology.
Skilled carpenter Jeff Murphy applied a bead of acoustic silicone before the double pane soundproof glass was installed.
His double wall filled with rockwool and topped with mass loaded vinyl will seal off the room from outside sounds.
Rising well above the drop ceiling all the way to the rafters, the additional double wall construction was much more complicated than the usual 2 X 4s and drywall design.
Next a final layer of drywall was applied over the special vinyl, leaving almost no sign of the specialized materials, just silence.
A patch bay allows audio connectors to pass through the wall without compromising the sound proofing.
Many thanks to those who donated funds or equipment.
We now have much of the equipment needed to finish the project. We have built a stage, purchased drum line equipment, and plan to march in the Borrego Days parade.
Future plans are: additional wirelesss microphones and lighting equipment.
We want our students to be able to perform, mix, and handle all technical and creative aspects of a performance.
Wish List For BAMA 2026/2027
Chauvet DJ 4 Bar LT Quad BT ILS 4X RGB PAR
system with stand $470
Chauvet DJ LED Shadow 2 ILS Black Light $250
Chauvet DJ Obey 6 36- Channel DMX Lightning Controller
Lighting Controller $139
ENTTEC DMX USB Pro 512 channel USB DMX Interface $162
2 20Watt Amplifiers $250 each $500
MacBook Pro Laptop $2499
(Video production for films and theater, social media, music education course, and music production)
Licensing, costumes, make-up, scripts, Sets, programs, theater rental, director
stipend etc… For our fall play
Velveteen Rabbit $5000.00
foam wall panels $1,118.00
6 Korg metronomes $240.00
We wish to thank our volunteer instructors Dr. Robert Goldenberg, Jamie Madden, Jennifer Dodge-Heater, John Young, Denis Hunsinger,
and our former instructors Carolina Call, Robin Young, Esmeralda Garcia, Dr. Mike Wells, and Paul Gordon.
Your donations and voliunteer labor are highly appreciated and are making the incredible happen.
Thank you to the generous people of the world!
Work is almost finished on the BAMA recording studio.
Only purchase and installation of the foam wall panels remain.
It humbling and gratifying to see the dream being realized that will benefit the youth of the community for years to come.
The studio is already in use: Recent sessions included the voice overs for our entry in the Borrego Springs Film Festival.
