"We are reminded of this fact: The University of Alabama School of Music is not a building. It is the people."
Professor Skip Snead, director of the School of Music
On Sunday, April 19 a fire damaged the Million Dollar Band wing of Moody Music Building. The fire was contained after valiant efforts by firefighters and fortunately, no one was inside the building at the time and thus there are no reported injuries. Much of the equipment was secured and moved to another location.
We know the Moody Music Building is a special and sacred place to many people who consider this a second home, where they live and create and collaborate and share. I am incredibly proud of the leadership team of the School of Music, the facilities and grounds crews, the City of Tuscaloosa fire department, UAPD, and everyone else who had a hand in saving the school and preventing further damage. You are our heroes.
While the damage was extensive, rest assured that we will rally and rise again. We will not hesitate to restore Moody Music Building to its greatness. We will continue to provide updates as they become available on the School of Music’s website at music.ua.edu.
Many have reached out and generously asked how they can support us during this time of reconstruction. A gift, no matter the size, would help our musicians continue to enrich and elevate campus life, and around the world, by giving them the tools to thrive.
We are with you and we are strong. We are family. We are Bama Strong.
Thank you for your continued support of our students and our programs.
Joseph P. Messina, Dean and Professor
College of Arts and Sciences
Thank you for your support! All gifts, no matter the size, make a huge impact.
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