Page 36 - Clearwater Christian College 1996

To some students just the guest artists perform ing

mention of the word culture were pianist Ms. Ruth Spind-

causes them to shudder. ler and the Haskins and

Terrifying visions of eccen­ Kimball concert piano duo.

tric musicians and snooty These events brought first-

art galleries fill their minds. class culture to campus.

However, culture is defined

as "an improvement of the

mind, manners, etc.” Cul­

tural events and objects can

enhance the intelligence of

open-minded individuals.

Culture takes on a great va­

riety of forms.

The Tampa Bay area pro­

vides students with a variety

of cultural events. Local art

galleries exhibit paintings

by such master artists as

Durer and Monet. Nearby

performing art centers offer

a variety of symphonies,

Musicians take pleas­ we are building up

operas, and musicals. ure in preparing for to the moment

and participating in when we will per­
Students attend campus

fine arts activities. form the very mov­

fine arts events to give them The choir practices ing Vivaldi’s Gloria. I

three times a week know that the mem­
further exposure to different

to prepare for con­ o ry of this will

areas of culture. Two of the certs. “ I love every always be something

moment of rehearsal special,” said fresh­

because I know that man Tara Lewis.

32 Student Life