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Show UNIVERSITY PREVIEW • SOUTHERN UTAH UNIVERSITY • FALL 1997 SU music grows, advances The SUV music department has experienced an unprecedented period of growth. The number of students majoring in music has more tha n doub led in the past fi ve years. Not only does the department have the highest number of music majors in the history of the institution, it is the I 0th largest department on campus. .. Perfonning groups in the music department generall y enroll 350 to 400 students each term. The membership of these performing groups include students from every department and major on ca mpus. The choral program, under lhe direction of Choral Director and Music Department Chair Bart Shanklin, offers students an opportunity to participate in the Concert Choir, a group of 80-90 voices, and OPUS, a vocal chamber group. Both Concert Choir and Opus perform for events on ca mpus as well as for special tours and concerts regionally. In May of 1996 OPUS performed a concert LOur in England which included concerts at Cambridge University and at the University of Warwick. The instrumental program at SUU has experienced significant growth, both in terms of number of students enrolled and quality of performance. The Band program under the direction of Professor James Williamson provides a marching band fo r foo tball season in additi on to Concert Band programs during the yea r. T he Band also sponsors events to involve high school band students: Band Day during marching season, and High School Honors Band in January. Another opportunity for involvement for college students who have had experience playing instruments is t he SUU Jazz Band. The Jazz Band performs fo r various events both on and off cam pus. The SUU O rchestra is under direction of Dr. Phillip Baldwin . Baldwin is new to the music department this fall and comes to SUU from Peabody Conservatory Prep Department in Baltimore, Md. The Orchestra serves as the pit orchestra for the SUV Opera Theatre productions, and performs for other programs on campus and in the surrow1ding area . In addition to the performing groups mentioned above, the department also provides opportunities for student participation through the following small ensembles that perform for various events: brass ensembles, string ensembles and woodwind ensembles. Dr. Don Massengale, professor of piano at SUU, has brought national recognilion to the music department by establishing a piano competition of the highest quality. The Maurice Hinson Piano Competilion, named after the internationally known piano performer and scholar, draws the best piano performers from all across the United States. Opera Theatre at SUU has flourished under the direction of Professor Carol Modesitt. Productions for the past years have included Puccini's Gianni Schicchi, Mozart's Impresario, Puccini's La Boheme, Bizet's Carmen, Broadway Magic of l~odgers and Hart, and Frank Loesser's Guys e,J Dolls. The growth and success of SUU's music department can be attributed to many things. Probably two of the most important are a highl y qualified faculty and talented and motivated students. T he wealth of training and experience of the facu lty bring an understanding of national standards which provide SUU students with an education that is competitive with other colleges and universities. Students who arc interested in becoming involved in the music program at SUU are encouraged to visit the Music Building and ta lk with one of the professors or call 586-7890. . Marlo Madsen in th e Opera Theatre production of 'Carm en.' On Campus Living: the opportunity of a lifetime residence hall. Early in the year there are a number of programs in you r hall Most of what a s tudent takes from the experience of being in college comes designed to help you get in volved in your community and get to know the other from the out-of-the-classroom associations that arc fo rmed w ith friends and residents. As th e year progresses, programs will be offered on a variety of topi cs faculty. Your residence hall will be the place where you form those associations that arc of con cern to college students. You wi ll have the opportunity to learn and make new friends. new skills or develop hobbies, to attend cultural events, to participate in C hoosi ng to live in a residence hall offers you both obv ious and intangib le benefits t hat are not avail able to students living off-campus. Some of the distinct volun teer projects, and to hear experts speak about different issues. You probably would not be able to attend all the programs and activities, but cry to go when benefits you will have arc: you can. You learn much that h e lps make your college experience more Community: As a member of the residence hall community, you can work to make it one where everybody feels supported and where there is communal trust successful, and you get to know faculty and other residents better. Leadership : One of the most and respect . In a supportive rewarding experiences you can have community, your energy is invcslcd while in college 1s to take in accomplishing your goals and advantage of the man y leadership having fun . The friendships you opportunities available. The develop wi ll last a lifetime. Resident Hall Association plans Location: T he library, student activities, offers "ervices, and union, recreational and athletic develops polic ies. Becoming facilities, food service, computer involved in this organization is an centers and other academic buildings excellent way to develop leadership and facilities are within easy walking ski lls and to have a voice in your distance from the hal Is. Because of li vi ng environment. the proximity, you arc more li kely to For upperclassmen, the Resident use these resources. By li ving in a Adviser position is a challenging residence hall, you will also have opportunity to develop a greater access to group study sessions commun ity and try to help and academic assistan ce. The level of students in a va riety of ways. involve me nt leads to greater Resident Advisers receive their satisfaction and more productivity. ' board and room pa id in fu ll plus a Safety and Security: A great deal of monthl y stipe·nd. effort is taken in the residence halls T h e benefits of com mun ity, to provide you with a safe and secure location, safety and secu rity, and environment. varied opportunities are Opportunities: Few places offer as t re mendous. Come prepared t o many opportunities like those you make the most of your co llege find in the residence h alls. T here are .:..;.......,;.,;;g...a....;.:::m-....__-..J experience, and the next four years programs and activities going on all the time, both on and right in your Life with SUU's Resident Living program is truly like a home away from h ome.. are going to be terrific! |