Gadsden, AL

Wallace Hall Fine Arts Center

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Wallace Hall Fine Arts Center at Gadsden State is a performing-arts facility presenting theater, choir, show-band, and other staged performances. For musicians, the venue offers a formal seated audience and an academic production environment. Vocal groups, show bands, choir, jazz, and theatrical ensembles fit naturally within the center. Performers should be comfortable with rehearsals, ensemble discipline, and structured presentation. Wallace Hall is best suited to student, community, and guest performers with polished programs. It offers musicians a Gadsden stage where live music and performing arts share professional academic facilities.

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256-549-8475

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21+
Genres
Jazz, Pop
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1001 George Wallace Dr, Gadsden, AL 35903, United States
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256-549-8475
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