A tag-team My Take Talk on Saturday, June 21, featured professors Frank Weiner and Jim Bassett from the School of Architecture + Design as they spoke about Fields + Array, one of two exhibitions as part of OpenLab.
These inspirational professors shared their perspectives on Fields + Array in the historical context of Max Bill’s “concrete art.”
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OpenLab closes on Sunday, July 27, so make sure you check it out before then!
The orchestra shell is one of the best tools we can give our performing musicians. It helps to direct the sound back towards the musicians as they’re playing, as well as to the audience members, rather than up into the catwalk above the stage.
Wally Easter, associate professor of music in the School of Performing Arts at Virginia Tech, explains how the orchestra shell helps to enhance sound during orchestral performances.
Our One Cool Thing series continues on the blog next week–be sure to check back then!
We love to let you guys peek behind the curtain here at the Moss Arts Center, into areas of the building you wouldn’t usually see, or to learn about processes about which you hardly think twice while watching a performance.
Have you ever wondered what goes into lighting the stage to give you, our lovely patrons, a perfect experience?
Our lighting supervisor, Gustavo Araoz, lets you in on the secret to his success.
Be sure to check back here for more sneak peeks from our staff.
During this summer’s Vocal Arts and Music Festival, we went behind the curtain to give you all a peek at what takes place behind the scenes during a performance at the Moss Arts Center.
Singer Brandon Snook goes incognito during a performance of the Vocal Arts and Music Festival.
Ever wondered what the artists and performers see? Check out these photos!
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Photos were taken during Doctor Miracle and Carmen during the 2014 Vocal Arts and Music Festival.
Photos: Dedication ceremony at the Moss Arts Center
Before we kick everything into high gear for the 2014-15 season, let’s take a look back at one of the many exciting moments from the inaugural season: the building dedication ceremony at the Moss Arts Center!
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Folks visited from near and far to witness as the building was officially dedicated the day before our Center for the Arts Gala Celebration, on April 25, 2014.
Former Virginia Tech President Charles Steger said a few words, followed by remarks from some of our generous donors. It still feels surreal that we’ve come this far, with our first season in the MAC under our belts! Thank you to everyone who’s helped get us here.