Shepherd University - Cohongoroota Yearbook (Shepherdstown, WV)

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'iff'-.Q W . 1 . , x'lI X, 0 highlight the '82 spring months. Lec- tures, films and other exhibits were also presented in the building. The Creative Arts Center was one of the most sought after and needed struc- tures at Shepherd College for decades. It replaced the inadequate space of McMurran Hall for music students, the Knutti Hall basement for art students, and as previously mentioned, Reynolds Hall for theatre students. W.Va. Gov. Jay Rockefeller, who at- tended the 1981 Festival of the Arts celebration of the CAC's opening, voi- ced his pleasure at Shepherds new ad- dition. I am deeply thankful that the center is opening at a time when the arts are being challenged by the pres- sures ofthe economy and public pol- icy, he said. After 30 years of waiting and plan- ning, the Creative Arts Center was fi- nally built and opened for use. The 953 million building provides 40,000 square feet of usable space for perform- ing arts, music and drama. The Cre- ative Arts Center, with its extensively-equipped, spacious rooms, has added new dimensions to Shepherd students' learning and enjoyment of the arts. 23

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1 forming arts, and music and drama, has become a great asset to Shepherd College. The theatre in the Creative Arts Center is modern and professional, with a seating capacity of approxi- mately 48O for concerts, programs and amateur play performances. The large, proscenium stage, as opposed to the small working space previously used at Reynolds Hall, became a definite plus for performers. Behind the stage is the modern con- venience of the loading dock, used to bring in such items as the Steinway Concert Grand Piano housed in the CAC theatre. Also located behind the stage is a carpentry workshop where scene designs are built for play perfor- mances. In addition to performances, the theatre is also used quite effec- tively for classes in drama, music and other performing arts. The Music Recital Hall is used for concerts and other musical events which are geared towards smaller au- diences. The hall has approximately 22 'K G-Q 150 seats arranged in teared seating order, that is, each row slightly higher than the one in front of it. Music rooms in the CAC are highly sophisticated. One of them, a large band room, is equipped with specialized acoustics to create different effects. The music rooms, as with all Creative Arts Center rooms, offer adequate classroom space. A much needed addition to Shepherd's facilities was the CAC photography lab. This professionally- equipped room has offered much for the photography majors working on the college newspaper or yearbook staff, and also those working simply to im- prove their skills. Other additions to the CAC include a commercial art lab, professionally- lighted art galleries and a complete art department, featuring rooms for metal workers and sculptors. With the modernized and increased facilities of the CAC, the 1981-82 events held there were all successful, ranging from a puppet show by the W.Va. Puppet Theatre to the whimsical James Thurber play The 13 Clocks. A photography exhibit by Bart Parker challenged photographers of all levels. Concerts by the Invitational Choral Clinic, the Shepherd College Jazz En- semble, the Millbrook Center Chamber Orchestra and many others helped

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Divisions of Study. . . at Shepherd College Business Administration Social Sciences Languages and Literature Creative Arts Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Safety Education Science and Mathematics Other Programs D b .Uelinda SI t Ph t g phb' by Doug U1 h C p piled by Sharon Cool 24 1 Ill' g I E!! ig D