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A Multi-Million Dollar Renovation for the Fine Arts Center underway The Fine Arts Center is receiving a much-needed renovation. Although the outside of the building may look the same, wait till you see the inside! A new, large rehearsal hall with 30-foot ceilings will double as a recital space. Thanks to a very generous gift from the estate of Eugenia Toole Glover, the room will receive upgraded technology and acoustic treatments that will enhance performances and help students in large ensembles learn to listen and blend their sounds with others. In addition, Glover’s beautiful Steinway piano will find a new home in this recital hall. “We are so grateful for the gift of Ms. Glover’s wonderful seven foot Steinway,which helps us move closer to our goal of becoming an All-Steinway School. Her piano will be played for student recitals for many years to come,” said Dr. Angela Morgan, chair of the Department of Music. The rest of the Fine Arts Center will also be remodeled to use the space more efficiently. In addition to two new music classrooms, there will be another small rehearsal hall, 14 practice rooms, and enhanced choral and instrumental music libraries. The classrooms will be equipped with state-of-the-art sound and projection systems. The Music Departmental Office and the Music Conservatory Office will be relocated to a space directly off the lobby, making both these offices easier to locate and more accessible. The construction started in mid-December 2018, and will continue until completion in August 2019. Come by and take a look! The Fine Arts Center is undergoing a renovation to update classrooms and rehearsal spaces. (Photo by Chris Lloyd) www.augusta.edu/pamplin | 13