Bonefeste, member of the Springfield Municipal Band since 1951, discusses changes in the band since it was formed in the 30's, including the admittance of female band members, desegregation, band members, guest conductors and musicians, performances, music performed, and audiences.

1 microcassette, 60 mins., 17 pp. Interview by John Headrick, 1988 OPEN

Conavay, music teacher at Springfield High School, discusses the Springfield Municipal Band and its members.

2 microcassettes, 90 mins., 26 pp. Interview by John Headrick, 1988 OPEN See collateral file

McCoy, band director in Springfield high schools, recalls being a member of the Springfield Municipal Band: instruments, band members, performances and audiences, pay scale, John Philip Sousa, and experiences as its conductor. Also discusses the Black Municipal Band, Watch Factory Band, and Capital City Band, as well as and his interest in music in general.

1 tape, 27 pp. Interview by John Headrick, 1988 OPEN See collateral file

Mountz, former director of Springfield Municipal Band, recalls the origination of the municipal band, union pay scale, integration of black and white bands, band members, and performances and parades.

1 microcassette, 60 mins., 16 pp. Interview by John Headrick, 1988 RESTRICTED: no legal release See collateral file