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== RCMA ==
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=== Part of Speech ===
 
Noun


=== Pronunciation ===
=== Pronunciation ===
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[ɑːɾ siː ɛm eɪ]
[ɑːɾ siː ɛm eɪ]


[R C M A]
[ahr see em ay]


=== Part of Speech ===


Noun (singular)


=== Description ===
=== Description ===


An abbreviation for '''Ryan Center for the Musical Arts''', the building located at 70 Arts Circle Drive featuring a limestone base and glass exterior<ref>[https://www.music.northwestern.edu/about/facilities Bienen Venues and Facilities.]</ref>. The building consists of classrooms, teaching studios, rehearsal/performance venues, practice rooms, student lounges and administrative offices of Bienen and School of Communication
An abbreviation for [https://www.music.northwestern.edu/about/facilities Ryan Center for the Musical Arts], the building located at 70 Arts Circle Drive featuring a limestone base and glass exterior.<ref>[https://www.music.northwestern.edu/about/facilities Bienen Venues and Facilities]</ref> It consists of classrooms, teaching studios, rehearsal/performance venues, practice rooms, student lounges, and administrative offices of Bienen and School of Communication.<ref>[https://www.northwestern.edu/fm/projects/our_projects/evanston/music-school.html RCMA Facilities]</ref> After its construction in 2015, the building was named after Patrick G. and Shirley W. (both Northwestern alumni) in honor of their longstanding support of the arts at Northwestern.<ref>[https://news.northwestern.edu/stories/2015/09/music-and-communication-building-naming Naming of RCMA]</ref> It is a revolutionary upgrade from [[MAB]].
<ref>[https://www.northwestern.edu/fm/projects/our_projects/evanston/music-school.html]</ref>. After its construction in 2015, the building was named after Patrick G. and Shirley W. (both Northwestern alums) to honor their longstanding support of the arts at Northwestern<ref>[https://news.northwestern.edu/stories/2015/09/music-and-communication-building-naming]</ref>.  


=== Etymology ===
=== Etymology ===


Derived from the initials of '''R'''yan '''C'''enter for the '''M'''usical '''A'''rts. The building was
Derived from the initials of '''R'''yan '''C'''enter for the '''M'''usical '''A'''rts.  


=== Example Sentence ===
=== Example Sentence ===


Eating is forbidden in '''RCMA''' practice rooms.
Eating is forbidden in RCMA practice rooms.


=== Other Possible Spellings/Variations ===
=== Other Possible Spellings/Variations ===


Ryan
* Ryan ''(often students would abbreviate RCMA to "Ryan" instead of its initials)
 
* Bienen ''(often when students say they're headed to Bienen, they're referring to the RCMA building)''


=== Speech Community ===
=== Speech Community ===


Primarily used by students, faculty and staff of Bienen. Also used by non-majors who are registered in courses at Bienen.
Primarily used by Bienen students, faculty, and staff, as well as non-majors who are registered in courses at Bienen.


=== Related Terms ===
=== Related Terms ===


[[Reg]]
[[McClintock]]


[[MCR]]
[[MCR]]


[[Biens]]
[[MAB]]


=== References ===
=== References ===

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Part of Speech

Noun

Pronunciation

[ɑːɾ siː ɛm eɪ]

[ahr see em ay]


Description

An abbreviation for Ryan Center for the Musical Arts, the building located at 70 Arts Circle Drive featuring a limestone base and glass exterior.[1] It consists of classrooms, teaching studios, rehearsal/performance venues, practice rooms, student lounges, and administrative offices of Bienen and School of Communication.[2] After its construction in 2015, the building was named after Patrick G. and Shirley W. (both Northwestern alumni) in honor of their longstanding support of the arts at Northwestern.[3] It is a revolutionary upgrade from MAB.

Etymology

Derived from the initials of Ryan Center for the Musical Arts.

Example Sentence

Eating is forbidden in RCMA practice rooms.

Other Possible Spellings/Variations

  • Ryan (often students would abbreviate RCMA to "Ryan" instead of its initials)
  • Bienen (often when students say they're headed to Bienen, they're referring to the RCMA building)

Speech Community

Primarily used by Bienen students, faculty, and staff, as well as non-majors who are registered in courses at Bienen.

McClintock

MCR

MAB

References

Practice Room Hours and Policies

The Gifts of Patrick and Shirley Ryan

Northwestern Bienen School of Music