An entire new wing was completed in 1975. Building renovations, including a seismic upgrade, were completed in 1988. The Irwin Keyboard Laboratory was added in 1994. A parking lot is located directly behind the building, which is handicapped-accessible. Hellman Hall Generally acknowledged to be one of the finest concert halls of its size in Northern California, Hellman Hall is occupied nearly every day of the week with formal and informal student recitals, ensemble concerts, and faculty, alumni, and guest artist performances.
Students also use informal recital hours during the day to present brief solo or ensemble concerts.
Printed programs and recording capabilities are available to students for major recitals, which are announced in the Conservatory's monthly calendar of events . The Conservatory maintains a high-quality recording studio for purposes of recording master classes, Conservatory ensembles, individuals' recitals, and for recording sessions. The current array of equipment makes possible professional digital recording and editing. Recordings produced in this studio are frequently heard on commercial and public radio broadcasts. Video recording is an additional aspect of this department's work, as well as providing copies of audio and video recordings.