Darkroom Records is a recording studio offered at three Columbia high schools – Hickman, Battle, and Rock Bridge. Although there are studios at only three schools in the district, all Columbia Public Schools students have access to them.

The mission of Darkroom is to provide free recording software and instruments to students in bands, or any student who just wants to try making music. David Aulgur, coordinator for Darkroom Records at Hickman High School, started the program eight years ago. "We just want to make sure kids have access to music, equipment and opportunities to expand their music," Aulgur said.

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  • Photo Editor at the Columbia Missourian. Formerly the Assistant Director of Videography and Staff Photographer. Norman is a graduate student at the University of Missouri School of Journalism.