School and college · added September 14, 2026
East Central College band: 1940 and 1960 anchors
Evidence note · high confidenceWhat the evidence supports
The February 29, 1940 Madill Record reports an Ada festival on February 22 and a concert including East Central College band under Harlow McCall. The February 7, 1960 Ada Evening News identifies Don Gant as East Central instrumental-music director and describes band activity.
Limits and open questions
Separate dated anchors do not establish uninterrupted 1940–1960 activity. The 1960 All-District Band is not automatically the resident college band.
Confidence detail: high. Evidence notes are not a count of distinct ensembles.