VIC FIRTH SPOTLIGHT:
 EAST CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Decatur, Mississippi

Known all over Mississippi as the “Wall ‘O Sound,” the East Central Community College Band has been in existence for more than 50 years and has become a crowd favorite during football season. From its humble beginnings of twenty students to now more than 160 members, the Wall ‘O Sound band has been recognized as one of the states finest community college marching ensembles.

The East Central Community College Band Program is under the direction of Thomas W. Carson. The East Central Drumline is instructed by Vic Firth Education team member Jared Brownlee.

Check out a video of the
2008 ECCC Drumline!
Performing "This Moment" by Disturbed
and the 2008 Cadence, "Back Breaker"
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Jared Brownlee is in his eleventh year as assistant director and percussion instructor. His main areas of responsibilities include the Wall 0' Sound drum line, conductor of the concert band and the percussion ensemble.

Mr. Brownlee was selected as a Lamplighter participant in 2000. He also serves as percussionist for the 15th Avenue Baptist Church in Meridian, and was 2007-2008 President of the Mississippi Community and Junior College Band Director's Association.

Prior to joining the ECCC staff, Mr. Brownlee taught in the Mississippi public school system for five years. He holds a bachelor's degree in music from Delta state University, and a master's degree from Ole Miss.


The East Central Drumline use Vic Firth Sticks and Mallets Exclusively.



HERE'S A SELECTION OF ECCC'S PRODUCT CHOICES:
Ralph Hardimon Signature Snare Stick (SRH)
With a unique barrel tip and long taper for quick rebound and added control. Available in wood or nylon tip. L = 17" | Dia. = .710"
Tom Aungst Tenor Hybrid (STATH)
The Tom Aungst Tenor Hybrid blends the feel of a traditional tenor mallet with the sound of a snare stick. A “step-down” grip design, pronounced taper and perfect tip shape and size assists the player in getting around the drums easily while producing a great sound. Great for both indoor and outdoor applications. Nylon head.
L = 15 3/4 ", Dia. = .700" at butt, .650" at shaft
Corpsmaster® Marching Bass Mallets
The marching bass mallets feature tapered hickory shafts, which shift the weight of the stick towards the hand for improved balance and control. Spherical heads provide a consistent striking surface. L = 14 1/8"

Multi-Application Series M188
Hard yarn cord mallet provides maximum projection and clarity. Weighted rubber core; rattan shafts.
L = 16”