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New recording studio named in memory of Evelyn (Carman) Wiechman ‘46
Friday, July 06, 2012

CANTON, Mo. -- Students at C-SC will benefit from the addition of a new state-of-the-art recording studio inside the Robert W. Brown Performing Arts Center, which was made possible thanks to a gift from Debbie Wiechman in honor of her mother Evelyn (Carman) Wiechman ’46.

The Evelyn (Carman) Wiechman ’46 Recording Studio, fondly referred to as Studio ’46, features an array of professional grade equipment including vocal and instrument microphones, a MAC Pro and ProTools powered digital recording and editing station, Allen and Heath multi-channel sound mixing board, a Korg music workstation/sampler and Roland R-4 Pro portable recording unit, among many other amenities. The advanced equipment and sound-proof room allows students to record their music with crystal clear precision. In addition, Studio ’46 boasts a broadcast quality Sony high definition video camera and video editing software making it ideal for honing techniques, making music videos and capturing performances.

“Culver-Stockton was always very much on her mind,” explains Wiechman’s daughter, Debbie. For that reason, Debbie decided to honor her mother by supporting the addition of the new recording studio. “She always talked about doing something for Culver-Stockton; and I think if she would have thought of this, she would have done it. So really, I just followed through with her plans,” explains Debbie. “My mother would be very happy to know that she was helping Culver-Stockton College and its students for years to come.”

“The Evelyn (Carman) Wiechman ’46 Recording Studio is the envy of even the best professional media studios in the area,” said Eric Barkley, vice president of advancement and alumni programs. “It even has the ability to record performances and recitals as they occur in the auditorium and Merillat chapel within the performing arts center, all from one location.”

Trent Hollinger, director of bands and assistant professor of music adds, “With the addition of these outstanding facilities, students now have the opportunity to work with the same professional music recording technology and multimedia editing software used in Hollywood and around the world!”

Evelyn Wiechman, whose father died when she was very young, grew up with her mother on a small farm in Canton, Mo. “She and her mom struggled, but Canton was a very tight knit community with a lot of people who were willing to help them,” recalls Debbie. Despite the struggles she and her mother faced, Evelyn Wiechman went on to attend Culver-Stockton College where she studied music education. Following her graduation, she taught and directed band in Texas for a number of years. After marrying, Wiechman and her husband moved several times before settling in Rantoul, Ill., with their family.

Photos:
1) Director of Bands Trent Hollinger assists a student utilizing The Evelyn (Carman) Wiechman ’46 Recording Studio.
2) Additional state-of-the-art equipment included in the new “Studio ’46.”