Morehead State University - Raconteur Yearbook (Morehead, KY)

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081C majors, band members, etc., have to go through hours of practice to each the point of perfection. Many practice most of the day. XYLOPHONING IT are two members of the band at MSU. The xylophones re often played when the band performs. SOPHOMORE music majorAnna Spots plays the clarinet in the band. Ms. Spots rivate lessons. Students must supply their own guitars or rent them. is a native of Lexington. UITAR lessons are taught at Morehead State along with various other types of

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Enhancing Musical Abilitie i The Music Department is solely for the purpose of developing and enhancing one's artistic abilities in music. This department is a member of the National Association of Schools of Music. It has a faculty of twenty-two full-time members and two part-time. The faculty holds advanced degrees from several of the nations most highly esteemed schools of music. Baird Music Hall is alive with undergraduate and graduate students. It boasts such facilities as rehearsal halls, teaching studios, practice rooms, a music education materials center, a record library, and instrument repair facility, and a 400 seat recital hall. Dr. Christopher Gallaher, head of the department, said that Morehead State University has backed the music program very well. iiThe administration is very supportive of the program and is always helpful in the program's growth and continuation, he said. The music department has put forth a very talented group this Music year. The MSLI Marching Band, under the direction of Mr. Richar Miles, was selected to perform December 1 at the lndianapoli Coltsi New England Patriots professional football game. The ban performed in front of national television. The MSU Chambe Singers under the direction of James Ross Beane was selected t perform in Carnegie Hall in New York City with the America Symphony Orchestra, on April 30, 1986. These singers joine. choruses from the University of Nebraska, Memphis State Univer sity, Mars Hill College, and Western Kentucky University for a per formance of Kodaly's TE DEUM and Neilson's HYMNUS AMORIS They were conducted by Peter Tiboris. The department offers a bachelor's degree in Music Educatio for those interested in teaching; a bachelor of music degree f0 those interested in careers as performers, theorists, or composers and a major and minor within the bachelor of arts curriculum. This department is making people more aware of them throug their recitals and concerts. By GREG RAMEY and ADA MIRACLE

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Physical Sciences Offer Hands-On Experience The Department of Physical Sciences at Morehead State University includes degree programs in several areas, as well as pre-professional studies in others. Dr. John C. Philley, the department chairman, stressed that uphysical sciences is plural - it includes chemistry, geology and physics. Also, students who wish to pursue careers in optometry or engineering school may receive a two year associates degree in engineering. Engineering students are given a first-hand view of what lies ahead for them when they tour the University of Ken- tucky's School of Engineering in February. Due to the growing demand for more science and math teachers, MSG now has a Center for Science Education. Students who are interested in teaching may be certified in the areas of biology, chemistry, earth science, and physics. The labs con- nected with these areas of study are modern and well-equipped. One of the most popular attractions of the department is the university planetarium. lt hosts a popular annual Christmas pro- gram dealing with the Star of Bethlehem, as well as other special events. With the approach of Halley's Comet in early 1986, the planetarium hosted a program written by Dr. Mark Littmann, who has written a book on the comet. Dr Littmann spoke in early Oc- OF 5T :X'z'i MATHEMATICAL SCiENCES M lAPPlN H2 RHONDA Nolan, a junior geology major from Lewis County and Susan Oliver, a senior geology major from Greenville, Ohio, raise money for M.S.U.'s Geology club by having a bake sale. Bake sales are a major way that clubs earn money. Physical Sciences tober at Button Auditorium about Halleyis Cornet and gave history of the comet and of Halley. People have long held the beli. that comets are iiomens, of death of kings, famines, floods, an wars, according to Dr. Littmann. In November, MSG hosted the annual meeting of the Kentuck Academy of Sciences. Nearly three hundred representatives fro other universities and industries throughout the state attended. In the spring, the department sponsors a trip by a group . students and faculty to the Gulf Coast Research Lab in Gulf Coas Mississippi. The students utilize the marine lab, which provide them with the opportunity to study a marine atmosphere fir hand. The only student organization associated with the Departme of Physical Sciences is the Geology Club. Members participate in number of fund raisers throughout the year and use the mone they earn for subsidized field trips. The Department of Physical Sciences at Morehead Stat University offers students many opportunities to advance the studies through varied courses, as well as by hands on experienc By LISA HOPKINS mwwam .LLEDDVJ. AEI'TSEFI