The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 56, No. 15, Ed. 1, Friday, February 7, 1969 Page: 3 of 8
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THE BIO PURPLE parade past th Student Crater toward the Musk Department's new home.
The formal opening of the
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Music Center will take place
during ACC Lectureship eerie
Feb. 23-27.
With thU opening the ttxth
building In the 10-year Deelgn
for Development program at
Abilene Christian College will be
completed.
Music practice room an Im-
pressive rehearsal hall studios
and band hall are among the new
facilities.
The building has been reno-
vated with the addition of fresh
paint cerpete wall paneling and
excellent acoustics.
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STEVE SANDIFER appraises the acoustics of the 150-seat recital
hall. A piano storage closet (center background) Is provided at stage
level.
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rehearsal room.
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The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 56, No. 15, Ed. 1, Friday, February 7, 1969, newspaper, February 7, 1969; Abilene, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth99480/m1/3/?rotate=270: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Abilene Christian University Library.