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Susan Wagner-Hartney discusses her early life with music, K-12 education, playing the piano and flute, music involvement and
joining the Allentown Band. Susan also spoke about the demographics of Band members over time and the youth outreach…

Ron Demkee discusses his early life with music and playing the tuba, K-12 education, career as a music teacher, and joining and becoming the director of the Allentown Band. Ron also discusses the youth outreach programs, as well as the evolution of…

Katherine Van Eerde conducts an oral history with Mary Funk in which she discusses her experiences as both a math professor and librarian at Muhlenberg College. She also discusses her interests in and connections to Abraham Lincoln.

Kara discusses her early interests in music and her music career, how she got involved with the Allentown Band, her insights and thoughts on the Band's future, and her advice for beginning musicians.

Katherine Van Eerde conducts an oral history with Dr. John V. Shankweiler in which he discusses his time as a faculty member at Muhlenberg College and the people he worked with during his tenure. He also discusses his involvement with the formation…

John Sumner Davidson, librarian and professor at Muhlenberg College from 1940 until 1973, reflects on his experiences prior to Muhlenberg, and how he came to work at the College. Davidson chiefly discusses the Muhlenberg College library itself,…

George Kirchner discusses his early life with music, K-12 education, music involvement, time spent in the Allentown Band, and music as an avocation.

Ezra Wenner discusses his early life with music, K-12 education, playing the trombone, music involvement and joining the band; evolution from all-male to male and female members, and youth outreach.

Katherine Van Eerde conducts an oral history with Dr. Harold K. Marks, retired Professor of Music and Muhlenberg alum. Marks reflects on his time as a Muhlenberg student from 1903-1907 and the College's move from the downtown Allentown campus to the…

DeVaughn Roberts discusses growing up playing the trumpet and how he became involved in the Allentown Band. He talks about some of his favorite memories with the band, including venues where they played and people he has met. He also talked about the…