Herbert L. Carter (Herb Carter) 1920-2007

"My main happiness is seeing our graduates become successful, and seeing how they 'rub off on' other people. I'm tied to all the activities and accomplishments of our alumni; I feel I have succeeded if they have succeeded."

--Herb Carter
quoted from Pieces of Eight article (March 15, 1984)

Herb Carter, an enduring musical influence and lasting legacy at ECU for 41 years (1946-1987), passed away on May 21, 2007. His family asks that in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to the:

"Herbert L. and Louise P. Carter Collegians Music Scholarship"
East Carolina University
School of Music
A. J. Fletcher Music Center
Greenville, NC 27858

and:

Tidelands Community Hospice
2591 N. Fraser St.
Georgetown, SC 29440

For more information on Herb, read his obituary [permanent link] and a feature story in the March 1984 issue of Pieces of Eight [permanent link].

Herb Carter with Wind Ensemble (1968) in Fletcher Recital Hall.

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