The new band room at R.D. Parker Collegiate is just steps away from completion.

Meanwhile, the music program is able to use the room for the interim, providing ample space for the various bands to practice together as opposed to when they had to be divided up due to size restrictions.

Band Director Kevin Lewis talks about another benefit of the new facility.

“This room is now specifically built for a band so that there is no concerns, the acoustics in it are great, even our largest ensembles can get together and play at full volume and not have any concern about damaging anyone’s hearing.”  

Lewis said those interested in seeing the new facility can do so during the intermissions of the Christmas Concerts on December 11th and 12th.

They both start at 7 pm in the Letkemann Theatre.

For the full interview with Lewis, catch Thompson Today at 12:40 and 5:10 this afternoon.