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New Carson Band Hall Opens East Central officially opened its new Thomas W. Carson Band Hall with a ribbon cutting ceremony March 8.

The new facility is named in memory of Tom Carson, who was associated with East Central for more than half his life, including two years as a student and 30 years as an employee. He served as director of bands, music instructor, and for three years as chair of the Fine Arts Division.

In addition to a large practice hall for the college’s Wall O’ Sound Marching Band, the nearly 11,000-square-foot, $3.5 million Carson Band Hall houses music practice studios, music teaching studios, instrument storage, a music library, and office space.

“I can’t think of a building on this campus that will be used more than this one will or that was needed more than this one was,” said ECCC President Dr. Brent Gregory. “This is a wonderful opportunity for East Central Community College and named for an individual who meant so much to our college and our band program.”

The new facility will be used by the nearly 200-member Wall O’ Sound Band, along with the Concert Band, Pep Band, Jazz Band, Percussion Ensemble, and music majors.

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