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A NEW BUILDING FOR MUSIC + DANCE Although the Campus Master Plan prioritizes the reuse of existing buildings, the analysis shows that there are specific programs with specialized needs that will necessitate the construction of new facilities in order to meet their long term academic and pedagogical goals. Similar to the need for purpose-built space for the sciences (Gelb Hall) and athletics (Field House/Squash Center), the Performing Arts Departments—specifically the Music Department and the dance component of the Theatre and Dance Department—can no longer be accommodated in existing buildings. While these programs have long made the most of their existing resources, the evolution of these programs and the building systems and technologies required can only be accomplished through new construction. After careful evaluation of various other cmpus sites, the Campus Master Plan locates the new building for Music and Dance west of Main Street where it will
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reinvigorate the historic Old Campus. As an important program for students and a destination for eventgoers and prospective families, a center for Music and Dance will breathe new life into this area of campus with expanded programs, new landscaped areas, new social gathering spaces, improved pedestrian walks, wayfinding, and new parking facilities. Strategically sited between Graves Hall and the Peabody Museum, fronting the Vista, the Music and Dance facility will knit together the west side of campus and anchor the emerging Cultural Corridor.
The Music and Dance building program provides teaching, practice, and performance spaces for the music and dance programs, space for the radio station, and a student commons with lounge and café to serve the entire campus community.