Melvin Miles oral history, 2002 April 19

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[Aviary] Melvin Miles oral history, 2002 April 19

Scope and Contents

From the Series:

Oral histories were conducted by archives staff and by student interviewers. Most oral histories in this series include a transcript and an audio recording on cassette. Some files may contain related information about the subject.

Dates

Creation: 2002 April 19

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for use. Contact peabodyarchives@lists.jhu.edu for more information.

Extent

From the Collection: 4.87 Cubic Feet (17 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Abstract

Melvin Miles began studying trumpet in elementary school and continued at Calverton Junior High School with Chester Rowlett, who inspired him to begin composing music. While a student at Douglass High, he performed with Frankie and the Spinners, a local rhythm and blues group and, later, with the Whatnauts (later reorganized as The Sound Experience). Miles went on to perform with the band at Morgan State University, where he would later serve on the faculty of the Music Department. He also served as music director for Encore Theatre and taught in the Baltimore City Public Schools.