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Western Carolinian Volume 43 (44) Number 07

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  • PAGE 12/THE WESTERN CAROLINIAN/OCTOBER 5, 1978 Music/English •From Page 1 Among other features, the building has 27 prefabricated practice modules for students' individual use and one classroom especially designed for electric piano lessons. Dr. Thomas Tyra, head of the music department, is very pleased with the new music facilities. "We're happy to be all in one place," he said. "The very fact that we now occupy this new facility manifests to me, to the faculty, and to the students a commitment to a quality music department. We appreciate all the efforts made by the administration. The students are excited—this place is a great boost in morale to everyone involved." faculty member Jim Atwood was largly responsible for the sound systems in the classrooms. All efforts have beet) made to simulate live music. "As a music department, we feel that listening is very important." Call in the professionals iHaj wood Transfer & Storage Co., Inc. ^cn' Moving -Storing ^****"**M^ Local & Long Distance Van Lines 456-3001—Waynesv'lle SERVING HOURS 5*30 pm THURS.-FW.-SAT. NIGHTS 3 rd. FLOOR UC said Atwood. Atwood is excited about the system to be installed in the music 101 classroom. Expected to be operational within the next 30 to 60 days, ihe equipment in this room will include two Bose 90 speaker systems, a DBX expander system (to approximate live dynamics), a Sansui amplifier, a Dual turntable, an Akai reel lo reel recorder and a cassette deck. "1 really think the playback system in this room will be one of the best in the state," Atwood said. Ihe music 101 class is important to the department because most students must take it as a required course. With the new equipment, it is hoped that a greater enjoyment and appreciation of music will be conveyed to the students. In the past, there has been a problem with theft in the music department. "We've gone to a lot of trouble to install electronic safeguards and to make everything secure," warned Atwood. "I really don't think even if somebody could gel into the things that thev could get out of ihe building with anything. The equipment will be locked ill specially designed boxes, ami with the electronic system, campus security would be there before you could gel to the first floor." Atwood is pleased with the new building and with the difference it has made in the quality of life in the music department, "Ihe mundane, day lo day Ihings you really don't enjoy tloing are not nearly as offensive in such pretty surroundings." he said. "Life is really just a lot more pleasant over here." The facilities of WCU's English department, including offices, classrooms, and a seminar room, are located in the front of the building. Dr. Phillip Wade, head of the English department, feels that the building is well liked by all members of the staff. One problem he anticipated was noise from the music department, but he said so far this has caused no difficulty. He credits the architect and builder for this and also stated that the detailing and general quality of the building is "quite good." Previously located in McKee, where professors of English were crammed two and three to an office, the new facility allows for each faculty member of assistant professor and above, private office quarters. "I think everybody's happy." Wade said. "I suspect the students like this building much better—it's a far crj from McKee." He too, feels that there's been a boost in the morale of his department. "Once we get the new furniture, the building will be v.iv attractive," he said. The furniture is coming in periodically and Wade expects it all to arrive by December. "The people who built this place—Mid- south Construction—did a very fine job," said Wade. He also had praise for Henry Foy, the architect. Dr. Wade feels that the music department has been very cooperative and anticipates a peaceful coexistance between the two departments. "We're glad to be here." he said. "It's a very attractive, well built building—we're verv pleased with it." TOP OF MOM-WED. PRIVATE GROUPS AND PARTIES CATERED (CONTACT GARY CROCKER) 227-7177 STAIRS lastei cha'gi; VISA' THURSDAY NIGHT SPECIAL I OCTOBER 5 th. I FAMILY STYLE MEAL ADULTS $4.00 CHILD $23) ALL YOU CAN EAT! SATURDAY NIGHT SPECIAL I OCTOBER 7 th. I PA PA STEAK 8oz.N.Y. STRIP MA MA STEAK 6ozN.Y.STRIP CHILDS STEAK 6 oz CHOPPED sirloin BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY FRIDAY NIGHT SPECIAL | OCTOBER 6 th. SEAFOOD SUPRISE EVERY MONDAY and FRIDAY NICHf MAKE YOUR ^^^^^^ OWN SNACKBAR UC 6-8 pm SUNDAE! Let the TOP OF THI STAIRS cater that special affair for you. Everything from Coffee and Cookies,Deli Trays, Salad Bar to a complete meaL Q^ TOnAY|
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