Troy Savings Bank Music Hall to be renovated, expanded

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- An historic performing arts center will soon undergo a renovation project. Plans to upgrade the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall were unveiled on Tuesday.

The bank lobby will be turned into a music hub, which will be used for performances, education, and community gatherings. The former bank, which is right below the music hall, has been empty for more than a decade.

Officials said the changes will make the local art scene more accessible.

"It will become a modern and flexible space in a unique, historic setting that welcomes world renowned performers as well as those just beginning their creative exploration," Troy Savings Bank Music Hall Corp. Board Pres. Scott Sauer said. "It will be a center for education, performance, and inspiration."

The funding is coming from private donations, New York State, and the city of Troy. The building will also receive a new HVAC system. Renovations are scheduled to be finished in 2025 when the music hall celebrates its 150th anniversary.