RCMA

Ryan Center for the Musical Arts (Exterior)

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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. It consists of classrooms, teaching studios, rehearsal/performance venues, practice rooms, student lounges, and administrative offices of Bienen and School of Communication. 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. 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.

Related Terms

McClintock

MCR

MAB

External Links

Practice Room Hours and Policies

The Gifts of Patrick and Shirley Ryan

Northwestern Bienen School of Music