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SEPTEMBER 13. 2013
Calling all musicians, come join music community
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Staff Writer
"When people sing together, their heartbeats synchronize,"
Associate Professor of Music and Choir Director Wendy Looker
said with a smile. 'There is something very special about ...
trying to make a single artistic statement together."
Making that single collaborative artistic statement is
something unique to the musical groups on campus. Both the
professors and students give and t^e from one another to learn
and grow.
Senior music major Megan Swinyard's experience with the
Chamber Singers and College Choir speaks to the strong sense
of community these groups foster.
"It's such an enriching experience," said Swinyard. "I've
been in it all four years I've been here, and if s such a community
feeling. We're kinda like a family by the end of the semester.
We all take care of each other, and singing together really does
something for the human experience."
Senior Amadeus Heimann, a music minor, has experienced a
similar bond with his peers.
"If you are in choir, ifs a pretty good sense of community,
and ifs a lot of fun," said Heimann. "Everyone knows everyone
else, and that goes for the entire music department as well, not
just the choir and the other music groups. Everyone knows
everyone, and we're all friends."
Assistant Professor of Music Drew Hays created the Jazz
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(Above right) The choir practice a piece. Members feel a strong
sense of belonging and community in choir. (Above) Associate
Professor of Music Wendy Looker directs the choir. Belonging
to musical groups also give students confidence and new skills.
Ensemble in 2010 and notes its uniqueness.
"Everyone has their own part, so every musician is really
responsible for making that performance happen," said
Hays.'The other thing &at makes it different is that there is
improvisation. Part of the music is written out, but part of the
music is left up to the musicians. That is one of the things that
makes jazz great; if s different every time."
He also mentioned that a community feeling and long-
lasting friendships are not the only benefits students get out of
being in an ensemble, but also corvfidence and skill.
"We played for some of the Bryan Series last year," said
Hays. "I know that was kind of a shock the first time we did
it because my students didn't realize they were going to be
playing for 2,500 people. It was definitely the largest audience
they had ever played for up to that point.
"For me, to have them at a level where they can do that—and
I know they can do that — is really awesome, as an educator."
The Strings Ensemble, another campus musical group, often
travels and gives concerts with the College Choir. For example,
in 2009, both the Strings Ensemble and the Choir went together
on an exciting trip to Ireland.
"If s just so much fun," said Swinyard. "We go on trips all
the time, like last year we went to the D.C. area, and the year
before we went to Charleston. We're trying to go to Austria and
Germany over January Term. If anyone feels like they want to
come out, they should come check out a rehearsal."
Because the ensembles are classes, not dubs, students cannot
join at this moment, but the music department is always
looking for new recruits and would welcome new members
next semester.
For more information
contact:
Strings Ensemble: Kami Rowan
krowan@guilford.edu>
Jazz Ensemble: Drew Hays
haysa(gguilford.edu>
Choir: Wendy Looker
wlooker@guilford.edu>
jazz Ensemble Concerts
Sept. 21 Tate Street Festival
Oct. 4 @ 7:30 in Dana Auditorium
Dec. 6 (§ 7:30 in Dana Auditorium
Choir Concert
Annual Winter Concert Dec. 8 @ 7:30
in Dana Auditorium
Eagle Physicians provides convenient health care alternative for students
BY CHRISTIANNA VAN DALSEN
Staff Writer
"I think I'd heard that maybe somebody
was going to be taking over the Health
Center, and maybe there were going to
be different hours," said senior Lucas
Blanchard-Glueckert.
If you are in the same boat as Lucas, do
not worry. Many students feel in the dark
regarding the Health Center's new state of
affairs.
The on-campus center will still be
open, housing immunization forms and
providing information. However, they will
no longer provide medical care.
In Spring 2013, Guilford signed a one-
year contract with Eagle Physicians as the
new provider for student health care. The
goal was to provide enhanced, feasible
health care for students.
"We tried to make a lot of things
freebies," Said Coordinator of Student
Health Services Susan Smith. "Allergies,
sprains, cuts, things you used to be able to
be seen for at Campus Health Services."
Treatment for lice, pneumonia, infections
and other common medical issues are
among the free services available. A full list
can be found online.
Another goal was to make access to
health care convenient for students. Last
year, the Health Center had one nurse
practitioner available 2-3 hours a day.
"It was a one-man show," said Campus
Life Office Manager Assistant Michaela
Coleman. "It's great to now have available
a full service department."
Eight physicians are available at Eagle
all day, every day.
"A lot of students complained about
the hours of the service here on campus,
and these hours are supposed to be more
suitable for students," said junior David
Wheaton. "The downside is the distance.
Not all of the students on campus have
cars."
Fortunately, the building is on 1210 New
Garden Road, only about a 15-minute walk
from campus.
That is, assuming you can walk.
"One of my friends twisted her ankle and
she doesn't own a car," said sophomore
Eva Sutton. "She couldn't manage to get
there until people called her back, came to
get her, got her into the car and took her
there."
The best strategy to ensure immediate
attention is to have multiple contacts saved
in your phone, including your resident
advisor. Public Safety isn't available for
transport to the hospital.
In the case of an emergency, call 911
immediately. Emergency Medical Service
providers can provide on-site assessment
and basic care without charge and transport
you for a fee. Hopefully, a contact can
quickly take you to the hospital afterwards.
In some cases, an Eagle physician will
determine that you require a specialist.
Guilford will not cover the expenses of any
care outside of Eagle. Always take your
insurance card, Guilford ID card and, just
in case; a method of payment.
This new system is very convenient for
students. However, while students receive
special benefits, the facility still runs as a
regular health clinic.
"It is important for students to
understand that appointments are
preferred during regular daytime hours,"
said Smith. "Otherwise, they may use the
walk-in clinic during its hours."
Their regular hours are 8:00 a.m. - 9:00
p.m. weekdays and 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
weekends. If you have an elective need,
such as immunizations or a physical, make
an appointment.
The walk-in clinic hours are 8:00 a.m.
- 9:00 p.m. weekdays and 9:00 a.m. - 6:00
p.m. weekends. Only utilize the walk-
in clinic during these hours and when
absolutely necessary.
"It's a wonderful, new and improved
service," Vice President for Finance Greg
Bursavich said. "Some students say 'Oh, I
have to walk,' but the expanded services
and availability of a whole team of doctors
and nurses is a benefit for students they
didn't have before."