Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: FRIDAY, June 30, 1995 TAG: 9506300046
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV-10 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
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RADFORD - Individuals who like computers, technology and music can combine their interests and register for either or both of the music technology classes at the fifth annual Radford University Music Technology Seminars.
"Intro to Music Technology," July 10-15, will help newcomers to the field develop audio-visual materials using HyperCard and will introduce musical instrument digital interface (MIDI) basics.
"Advanced Music Technology," July 17-22, is for students with more experience in the field of computer music. This seminar will feature workshops in digital sampling, recording and editing, and frequency modulation.
Each student will be assigned a personal computer work station. Classes meet daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with labs open each evening. Classes are limited to 15 participants ages 12 and above.
The seminars will be taught by Bruce Mahin, assistant professor of music and director of Radford's Center for Music Technology.
The cost for each of the two non-credit workshops is $200. The cost for full-time, in-state teachers or those interested in earning three graduate credit hours is $350. Room and board for five days is $205 for a single and $155 for a double.
For more information, call 831-5177 or 831-6174.
Shot Tower parking fee
WYTHE COUNTY - Starting Saturday, visitors to the Shot Tower Historic Park will be charged a parking fee for the first time. Money generated from the $1 charge per car and $10 per bus in the park's honor parking lot will be used to support operation of the Shot Tower, including increased park hours and days open. The cost for guided tours is $1.25 for adults and $1 for children 12 years old and younger. Groups of 10 or more will be charged $1 per person.
The Shot Tower Historic State Park is a National Historic Landmark that was built more than 150 years ago to make ammunition for the firearms of early settlers. The park overlooks the New River and is open for tours, given by Virginia State Parks volunteers. The park includes picnic facilities, hiking trails and rest rooms.
Shot Tower is open on weekends from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and by appointment only on weekdays. For more information on Shot Tower, call 699-1791 from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Apco WHALE tales
PULASKI - Starting next Friday, Appalachian Power Co., in cooperation with Claytor Lake State Park, will offer "Longfellow's WHALE Tales," every Friday in July at 10 a.m. at the Howe House at the park.
The "Water Habits Are Learned Early" tales are designed for children in kindergarten through fourth grade. The program includes a 12-minute video developed by the American Red Cross, which teaches six basics of safety in and around water. The program is about 45 minutes. The program was started five years ago and is presented by Apco employees.
Admission to the state park is $2 per vehicle, plus an additional charge to swim. Call Glenda Wohlford at Apco, 994-1124, or Stephanie Askew at Claytor Lake State Park, 674-5492.
Puppets at libraries
CHRISTIANSBURG - The Burns and Company Puppets from Winston-Salem, N.C., will be at the branch libraries of the Montgomery-Floyd Regional Library July 10 and 11.
Ventriloquist Kathy Burns will interact with children as she brings the puppets to life, while Don Burns, as mime "Scooter," learns that reading is important in order to expand the imagination.
The program is free to children in Montgomery and Floyd counties. Seating is limited and participants will be seated first-come, first-seated. The program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library. The program schedule is:
Monday, July 10, 3 p.m. at the Blacksburg Municipal Building (Town Hall).
Monday July 10, 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. at the Christiansburg Headquarters Library.
Tuesday, July 11, 4 p.m. at the Jessie Peterman Library, Floyd.
Call Dot Ogburn, children's coordinator, at 382-6970.
by CNB