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

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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],
[All]

Series 4: Personal Papers, 1972-2007

Consists of programs, correspondence, coursework, and published scores. Arranged chronologically and alphabetically thereafter. Boxes 2-3 Oversize Materials.

Box 13

Folder 1: Coursework, 1972-75
Folder 2: Coursework, 1973
Folder 3: Supplementary Research Material, 1974-1977
Folder 4: Article Proofs, 1975
Folder 5: Coursework, 1975
Folder 6: Music Dictionary and University of Illinois Timetable, 1975-1976
Folder 7: Magazines and Newspapers, 1975-2006
Folder 8: Coursework, 1976
Folder 9: Signed Sergiu Luca Photo, 1983
Folder 10: Newspaper Clippings, 1983-1992
Folder 11: Programs and Correspondence, 1992-1994
Folder 12: Correspondence, 1993
Folder 13: Research Materials, c. 1993
Folder 14: Programs, 1994
Folder 15: Correspondence, 1997-2003
Folder 16: Correspondence, 2000
Folder 17: Programs, 2000-2006
Folder 18: Programs, 2005-2006
Folder 19: Religious Pamphlets and Correspondence, 2005-2006
Folder 20: Correspondence, 2006
Folder 21: Correspondence, 2006-2007
Folder 22: Class Notes, undated
Folder 23: Foreign Language Study Materials, undated
Folder 24: Manuscript Scores, undated
Folder 25: Notes, undated
Folder 26: Notes and Composition, undated
Folder 27: "Rags 'n Things", undated
Folder 28: Scores, undated
Folder 29: Various Photographs, undated

Box 14

Folder 1: Coursework, c. 1974
Folder 2: Champaign-Urbana News Gazette Clippings, 1980-1982
Folder 3: Published Scores, c. 1981
Folder 4: Published Scores, c. 1984
Folder 5: Published Scores of Holiday Music, 1992
Folder 6: Coursework, undated
Folder 7: Published Score, undated
Folder 8: Published Scores for Piano Solo, undated

Box 15

Folder 1: Photocopies of Published Scores for Voice and Piano, undated
Folder 2: Photocopies of Published Scores for Voice and Piano, undated
Folder 3: Photocopies of Published Scores for Voice and Piano, undated
Folder 4: Photocopies of Published Scores for Voice and Piano, undated