CONWAY — On Friday, music man George Weiss and his one trombone will "lead the big parade," as Mountain Top Music music school completes its weeklong move into its new digs in the historic Majestic Theatre building on Main Street in Conway Village.
Wiese, Mountain Top's executive director, said: "It's been a long journey, but we are finally here. We're so happy that we're able to bring this thing to life. I can't wait to see it on Monday, all lit up."
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