The City of Fairfax Band Collection, 1968-2002

Access and use

Location of collection:
Fairfax County Public Library
Fairfax County Public Library
City of Fairfax Regional Library
Virginia Room
10360 North Street
Fairfax, VA 22030-2514
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Chris Barbuschak
Phone: (703) 293-2142
Phone: (703) 293-6227 ext. 6 (Virginia Room)
Fax: (703) 293-2155
Restrictions:

None

Terms of access:

Consult repository for information

Preferred citation:

City of Fairfax Band Collection, MSS 05-27, Virginia Room, Fairfax County Public Library

Summary

Extent:
7.0 linear feet
Creator:
Hill, Thomas H. (1925-2017)
Abstract:
The City of Fairfax Band Collection consists of 7.0 linear feet, spans the years 1968-2002, and consists of organizational and administrative papers, financial papers, correspondence, photographs, and papers related to performances, schedules, ensembles, and the music library.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

City of Fairfax Band Collection, MSS 05-27, Virginia Room, Fairfax County Public Library

Background

Scope and content:

The City of Fairfax Band Collection consists of 7.0 linear feet, spans the years 1968-2002, and consists of organizational and administrative papers, financial papers, correspondence, photographs, and papers related to performances, schedules, ensembles, and the music library.

Series 1: Organization and Administration, 1968-1999, Boxes 1-2

This series contains documents related to the organization and administration of the band, including constitution, bylaws, dress code, membership information, and minutes of various meetings. Also includes a scrapbook and materials related to the published book about the band’s history, The City of Fairfax Band: The First 25 Years: Fact and Opinion (2001).

Series 2: Finance, 1967-1993, Box 3

This series contains budget and finance records, as well as information regarding gifts, equipment inventories, and scholarships.

Series 3: Correspondence, 1971-1998, Box 4

This series contains correspondence from and to the director and other prominent personnel involved in the operation of the band.

Series 4: Small Group Ensembles, 1979-2001, Box 5

This series contains documents related to small group ensembles associated with the City of Fairfax Band, including Die Alte Kameraden, Potomac Brass, Dixieland Brass, Fairfax City Jazz Band, and the Saxophone Quartet. Also contains index cards of music purchased for and donated to the band and an audio cassette of music performed by Die Alte Kameraden.

Series 5: Performance Schedules, Planning & Programs, 1969-2002, Boxes 6-8

This series contains documents related to the planning of performances for the band for full seasons every year from 1969-1970 through 2001-2002, as well as individual files for various special event performances.

Series 6: Music Library, 1973-1989, Boxes 9-10

This series contains a description of duties for the band librarian, and inventories of the band’s library and the libraries of local bands including George Mason University, Fairfax High School, and Greenbelt, MD.

Series 7: Photographs, 1954-1995, Box 11

This series contains a file box of photographs, an envelope of Alte Kameraden pictures, an envelope with an 8x10 of the German Band, Sam Loudenslager’s collection of negatives, and a notebook binder with oversize photos to supplement the file box photos.

Biographical / historical:

The City of Fairfax Band was formed in 1968. Since its first concert in the summer of 1969, it has established itself as an important part of the cultural history of the City of Fairfax. In addition to performing regular concerts, the band has performed for a variety of special occasions in the City of Fairfax, Fairfax County, and other locales in the U.S. and abroad. Programs include classical transcriptions, wind band music, military and marches, show tunes, and more. Ensembles include two adult concert bands: the nationally renowned City of Fairfax Concert Band and the newer adult Main Street Community Band. Smaller ensembles serving the community are the internationally acclaimed German band “Alte Kameraden,” the Fairfax Swing Band, the Fairfax Saxophone Quartet, and the Main Street Brass Quintet. The band has featured a variety of guest soloists and supports music education in the schools and community.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Dr. Thomas H. Hill, City of Fairfax Band conductor, 2002
Processing information:

Mark F. Hall, October 2025
EAD generated by Ross Landis, 2026