It’s not often that a building is the star of the show at an event put on by the Alumni office, but visitors to the Former Staff and Governors tea were truly open-mouthed as they visited the new Michael Malnick Music and Media Centre.
Former Head of English Ian House commented “The new building work is bang up-to-date but also in sympathy with the old (New) Hall and the music and media facilities are altogether boggling. I was also very glad to see students working and practising in the practice rooms … it’s one thing to have great facilities but the important thing is that they’re used. And, of course, it was very good to see so many of my old (‘former’, not ‘looking ancient’) ) friends and colleagues.”
Former Bursar Peter Mitchell wrote” The additions to the Hall are wonderful and have created a magnificent facility. Looking at the original bit, all nicely set out, I couldn’t help remembering all the times I had been involved in rearranging the seating, folding back the various elements of the flooring, to rearrange it into different layouts. Good job I was fit!”
A tour provided plenty of opportunity to explore: Chris Mitchell and students demo-ed the technology of the Media Room, live filming from the Yamaha Live Lounge was being streamed and visitors were able to see students controlling this from the Gallery. The break-out teaching rooms were filled with students working on pianos, keyboards or vocally.
Some of the visitors recalled the opening of the Main Hall itself and marvelled at the connection between the old and new buildings.
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