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STUDENTS GET

SERIOUS DURING

Students pass by it every day, going from their classes to pick

up their mail, heading to the cafe for late night studying, or

passing by to attend a basketball game. It is a relatively small

building, nestled between the gym and Merritts Hall. Many

have walked by, totally oblivious to the fast-paced excite­

ment inside. But, for some students, it has become home to

many of their classes. The building is the center of the Fine

Arts department. Most music majors spend more than a

few hours a week in rehearsal hall, practicing and receiving

training in basic and advanced music skills. Josh Blizzard, a

music education major, said, “I would like to go on to gradu­

ate school and eventually teach music on the college level.

The skills I am acquiring now in class will benefit me tre­

mendously as I seek the Lord’s will for the future.’’ Rehearsal

hall is also where the musical groups practice for various

events that take place throughout the year. From choir to

orchestras and ensembles, the building is used every day to

its fullest. The communications department also takes ad­

vantage of rehearsal hall, using it for acting classes and pre­

paring for upcoming plays. As a communication arts major,

Jessica Stephens said, “I have

always loved fine arts, acting

“But it’s Christmas, Uncle!”

Dustin Black exclaims to an in particular, and I have had

enraged Kyle Sexton as they the opportunity to perform

rehearse a scene from the

well- known play A Christmas in numerous plays and recit­

Carol. The Acting II class met als throughout my years at

from six to nine o’clock on

Monday evenings, giving the school. This will definitely

students ample time to master be valuable after I graduate. ”

their skills as actors and ac­ With musical and theatrical

tresses.
training, students incorpo­

rate their talents and abilities for the Lord’s service. Derek

Howard, a church music major with a missions minor, said,

“After college, I would like to use music on the mission field

in some capacity, Lord willing.” Though it mostly goes un­

noticed, the Fine Arts building is crucial to many of the

musical and dramatic events that take place on campus. But

more importantly, students are learning how to impact the

Focused intently on their mu­ to the music department. world through fine arts.

sic, Leah Rothe and Jonathan said, “I want to

Jonathan Konrad practice a use the talent God has

song for the Messiah during a given to serve Him. As a

string rehearsal. Both Leah freshman, I find that

and Jonathan brought tre­ Clearwater is already help

mendous talent on the violin ing me hone my skill.”