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The News Argus - Page 9 CAMPUS HAPPENINGS Symphonic and Concert Bands Provides Musical Opportunities for Students BY JAMITA GRIFFIN Staff Writer “I love to play in the band, it gives me a chance to use a talent that was given to me,” said Todd Corley, a junior, Computer Science Major , and percussionist in the band. “It gives me a chance to display my talent in a field that I love.” According to Dr. Lee David Legette, director of the Concert, Jazz and Symphonic Band’s, “the Concert Band provides an opportunity for students that played an instrument in high school to continue using their musical skills in a collegiate music group. Its also provides Music majors with a place to learn and practice music of this medium.” “I enjoy playing a variety of music,” said Scott Long, a freshman, saxophone player. “I choose to be a Music major because, you never know where the money is.” “Everyone is encouraged to participate,” said Legette. “ All it takes is the ability to play an instrument and the interest to learn more.” According to Legette, there are no auditions, unless you are requesting a scholarship. The scholarships are available to music and non-music majors. “I enjoy playing in the band because I love music, and I love my clarinet,” said Shanda Alexander, freshman Chemistry major/ Music minor. “I love to play grade six music, (a harder music), because it shows my ability to play my instrument,” she added. Kanika Johnson, a freshman Biology major and a flute player, enjoys the band because, “Doing something creative like playing in the band, will enhance my future as a musician. Playing in the band broadens my experiences and techniques of certain types of music.” The Concert Band performs at four mijor functions during the school year; Founder’s Day, during Homecoming Week; at the annual Christmas Concert with the University Choir; in late March/early April, in a Spring Concert; and during the annual May Commencement. The Concert Band class carrics one hour of class credit. During the Fall semester, it meets every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10 a.m. During Spring semester, it meets Monday through Thursday at 5 p.m.. AERho Offers Broadcasting Experience BY JAMITA GRIFFIN Staff Writer Alpha Epsilon Rho (AERho), the National Broadcasting Society was formed in 1943, it is the only national organization in existence whose primary purpose is to bridge the gap between the academic and professional worlds of broadcasting. Across the country, more than 2,200 professional and college students hold membership in this organization. In 1991, the Winston-Salem State University Chapter of AERho was chartered. The chapters main goal is to provide additional knowledge, training and information to it’s members to better prepare them to enter the broadcasting indusU7 ^fter graduation. The WSSU Chapter curreiitly has 11 members. The members are: De’Andrea Burgess, president; Kelly Goodman, vice- president; Toshia Gibson, secretary; Tonya Woods, treasurer; and Chiffonda Ruffin. “I’m really excited about serving as president of AERho this year, said De’Andrea Burgess, a senior Mass Communications Major, from Jacksonville. On December 1, 1993, six new members were inducted into the WSSU Chapter of Alpha Epsilon Rho. The new members include: Valonda Bruinton, Eric Graham, Kif'Johnson, Rhonda Reynolds, Anthony Wallace and Janice Williams. |«ii I AERho Officers (from left to right)- Toshia Gibson, secre.; Kelley Goodman, VP; De'Andrea Burgess, Pres.; and Tonya Woods, Treas. Burnett Receives Scholarship STAFF REPORT Subrena Burnett, a Business Administration major with a concentration in Marketing was recently awarded the C.C. Ross Endowed Scholarship. The scholarship is named after one of Winston- Salem State University's former Board of Trustees members. According to Burnett, the $1,000 scholarship is for students majoring in Business who have a grade point average of 3.0 or above. "I was recommended for this scholarship by Dr. Willie Bailey," said Burnett. "It will definetely help me with my college educational expenses." Besides being an honor student, this Albemarle native, is very active in several extracurricular activities. She holds membership in Scarlet Lace, the Mozik Modeling Troupe, and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. During the Summer of 1993, she did a Coop in the Tax Department at R. J. Reynolds. She is still working in the Tax Department. Subrena Burnett ^GOOD^ LUCK ON VOUR FINHLS!
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