Psalm Performing Arts Center

The Center's actual on-site construction project began

June 2, 2004 and was completed by the end of April, 2005.

 

April 22, 2005

View of the auditorium from the back. This was the first chapel service in the completed Psalm Center

April 22, 2005

Front of the completed Psalm Center and newly repaved parking lot..

April 21, 2005

Students leaving the main entry after the Spring Band Concert, the first event held in Psalm Center.

March 1

Looking from the rear elevated stadium seating toward the stage area.

March 1
A view from the back side of the stage shows the progression of the interior walls and ceiling.

February 25
Windows are added to the main entrance as it is prepared for new doors. Steps and landscaping are also being shaped around the entrance.

January 11
Natural wood tongue and groove fir is installed on the ceiling above the stage.

January 11
The interior gets finishing touches to the ceiling and drywall as the duct work (pictured on floor) is prepared to install.

January 6
The roofing and siding have been finished and windows are being installed.

December 13
The main entrance is now enclosed and structural beams are in place.

November 9
The exterior has been covered with sheeting to prepare for siding.

November 9
The structure of the main entrance is almost complete.

October 26
Light flows from openings in the ceiling above the stage now taking shape.

October 26
A look at the stadium seating (under scaffolding) from the stage.

October 26
The roofing is nearly done and the front takes on a distinctive look.


October 5
The roof is nearly covered on the north side.

October 1
Things move quickly as beams and support work go in place.

September 22

Arches go up at the rear of the building.

September 20

Walls go up at the front of the building.

September 13

Floors are covered with plywood protection as crews move laminated beams into place for roof.


August 31  

Workers smooth the concrete floor.

August 31  

Looking at the backside of the former Campus Operations building (r) and
the new Psalm Center.

August 29

Front (northwest) end of chapel will overlook Deer Park Drive.


August 12

Continued work on foundations brings us closer to more visible changes coming very soon.


August 5  

New look of the Pavilion parking lot

within the construction zone.


August 3  

The front of the Performing Arts Center showing the foundation around the stage area.


July 27  
A pumper delivers concrete to the foundation footings.


July 23  
Forms for the lower level foundation

are being built.


July 20  
Concrete footings were poured next to the former Campus Operations Office.


July 9  
Some of the Center's footings were laid as part of the building's foundation.

June 25
Closeup of the Campus Operations Office with north section removed.
The remaining portion will be remodeled into music practice rooms.

June 25 

View towards the Pavilion from the excavated site. 
June 25
Full view of the footprint of the fine
arts center from the Pavilion.

June 21  
Hillside near Campus Operatons has dirt and rock dug away making room for the back of the Performing Arts Center.
June 15  
Clearing trees from the main drive  --looking south from Schimmel Hall.

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June 15  
The view from the front of the Pavilion showing the extensive excavation surrounding the Campus Operations building.


June 2
Trees were felled over what will
be the rear of the Performing Arts Center's auditorium.

Spring 2004
The vision is shared for a new Chapel/Performing Arts Center