Finding Aid for Thomas Schleis Papers, 1972-2012 | The Sousa Archives and Center for American Music

By Aaron Romm

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Collection Overview

Title: Thomas Schleis Papers, 1972-2012

ID: 12/5/62

Primary Creator: Schleis, Thomas H. (1949-2012)

Extent: 10.0 cubic feet

Arrangement: Organized into four series. Series 1: Opera Theater Department Administrative Records, 1981-2012, Series 2: Class Instruction and Presentations, 1974-2012, Series 3: Research, Publications, and Program Notes, 1972-2012, Series 4: Personal Papers, 1972-2007.

Date Acquired: 10/21/2012

Subjects: Music, School of, Music - Instruction and study, Opera, Theater orchestra music

Languages: English, German, French, Italian

Scope and Contents of the Materials

Consists of class lecture notes, research and publications, event programs and program notes, correspondence, photographs, Opera Theatre production records, and personal papers documenting Schleis' career as a student, vocal coach, accompanist, and manager of the School of Music Opera Theater program between 1972 and 2012. In addition the collection also includes program notes written for Sinfonia da Camera and Champaign-Urbana Symphony concerts.

Biographical Note

Thomas H. Schleis (December 13, 1949 - July 19, 2012) was raised in Green Bay, Wisconsin by Samuel and Jeanette (Hall) Schleis. He earned his Bachelor of Music and Master of Music degrees from Lawrence University and the University of Wisconsin, and spent a year studying German opera as a Fullbright Scholar. In 1981 he joined the University of Illinois as an adjunct faculty member for the School of Music and taught music history and performance for the Opera Theatre Program. He remained with the University until his death in 2012, and also served as a vocal coach and accompanist for the Opera Department as well as manager of the Opera Theatre program. In addition he served as principal organist for the University's St. John's Chapel between 1979 and 2012, and taught non-credit classes for the University's Senior Scholars and the Elderhostel programs for over ten years.

Subject/Index Terms

Music, School of
Music - Instruction and study
Opera
Theater orchestra music

Administrative Information

Repository: The Sousa Archives and Center for American Music

Acquisition Source: School of Music

Acquisition Method: Transfer

Box and Folder Listing

Browse by Series:

[Series 1: Opera Theater Department Administrative Records, 1981-2012],
[Series 2: Class Instruction and Presentations, 1974-2012],
[Series 3: Research, Publications, and Program Notes, 1972-2012],
[Series 4: Personal Papers, 1972-2007],
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Series 2: Class Instruction and Presentations, 1974-2012

Consists of assignments, class materials, and scores. Arranged chronologically and alphabetically thereafter. Box 3 Oversize Materials.

Box 7

Folder 1: Class Materials and Programs, 1974-2011
Folder 2: Grades and Notes, c. 1975
Folder 3: Tests and Assignments, c. 1975
Folder 4: Evaluations, 1975
Folder 5: Class Materials and Papers, 1975-1977
Folder 6: Evaluations, 1976
Folder 7: Student Recital Programs, 1980s
Folder 8: Early Lecture Materials, c. 1981
Folder 9: Early Lecture Notes and Syllabi, 1981-1991
Folder 10: Course Materials, 1983-1989
Folder 11: School of Music Documents and Publications, 1985-1995
Folder 12: Assignments and Class Materials
Folder 13: Class Handouts, 1987
Folder 14: Class Materials, 1990-1997
Folder 15: Programs and Lecture Notes, 1990s
Folder 16: Summerfest, 1991
Folder 17: Elderhostel - Strauss, Die Fledermaus, 1992
Folder 18: Elderhostel: Strauss, 1993
Folder 19: Elderhostel Materials, 1994-1999
Folder 20: Elderhostel Materials, 1994-1997
Folder 21: Opera Workshop and Music, 1995
Folder 22: Rosters and Handouts, 1995-2000

Box 8

Folder 1: Elderhostel, 1995-2003
Folder 2: Class Materials, 1996
Folder 3: Evaluations, 1996
Folder 4: Student Evaluations, 1996-1998
Folder 5: Class Materials, 1997
Folder 6: Coaching, 1997
Folder 7: Mozart, Da Ponte, Poulenc Handouts, c. 1997
Folder 8: Vocal Literature Mus 367 Handouts, 1997
Folder 9: Class Materials, 1997-1998
Folder 10: Class Materials, 1998
Folder 11: Discovery Course Catalog, 1998
Folder 12: Evaluations, 1998
Folder 13: Opera Class Handouts, 1998
Folder 14: U of I Symphony Orchestra, 1998-1999
Folder 15: Krannert Schedules and School of Music Memos, 1998-2001
Folder 16: Handouts - Handel, Poulenc, c. 1999
Folder 17: Krannert "Center Stage", 1999-2000
Folder 18: School of Music Memos, 1999-2003
Folder 19: Course Materials, 2000-2002
Folder 20: Elderhostel: Gilbert & Sullivan, 2001
Folder 21: Anna Netrebko Promotional Recording, 2005
Folder 22: Teaching and Evaluation Handbook, 2005
Folder 23: Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, 2005-2006
Folder 24: Coaching, undated
Folder 25: The Merry Widow, undated
Folder 26: Various Opera Handouts, undated

Box 9

Folder 1: Course Material, 1973-1980
Folder 2: Course Materials and Assignments, 1977-1982
Folder 3: Course Material and Ephemera, c. 1984
Folder 4: Manuscript of P.D.Q. Bach's Heil Herr Schleis, 1990
Folder 5: Course Materials and Notes, undated