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],
[All]

Series 3: Research, Publications, and Program Notes, 1972-2012

Consists of scores, programs, program notes, and research material. Arranged chronologically and alphabetically thereafter. Box 3 Oversize Materials.

Box 10

Folder 1: Scores for Voice and Piano, c. 1920s
Folder 2: Scores for Voice and Piano, c. 1930s
Folder 3: Scores for Voice and Piano, 1935-1989
Folder 4: Scores for Voice and Piano, 1936-1955
Folder 5: Illini Week, 1964-1986
Folder 6: Recital Programs, 1979-2005
Folder 7: IOT Program Notes Research, 1991
Folder 8: Various Program Notes and Programs, 1987-1991
Folder 9: Program Notes and Research for Various Performances, 1990-1991
Folder 10: Champaign-Urbana Symphony Program Notes, 1991
Folder 11: Speeches and Program Notes, 1991
Folder 12: Sinfonia da Camera, 1991-1992
Folder 13: Program Notes and Research for Various Performances, 1991-1993
Folder 14: Various Program and Lecture Notes, 1991-1996
Folder 15: Champaign-Urbana Symphony Program and Production Notes, 1992
Folder 16: Program Notes, Champaign-Urbana Symphony, 1992
Folder 17: Sinfonia da Camera and London Symphony Program Notes, 1992
Folder 18: Sinfonia da Camera Program Notes, 1992
Folder 19: Sinfonia da Camera Recording, 1992
Folder 20: Sinfonia da Camera Program Notes, 1993
Folder 21: Sinfonia da Camera and WCIA-TV, 1993
Folder 22: Program Notes for Various Performances, 1993-1994
Folder 23: Program Notes Drafts, c. 1993

Box 11

Folder 1: Sinfonia da Camera Program Notes, 1994-1995
Folder 2: Champaign-Urbana Symphony, 1994-1995
Folder 3: Champaign-Urbana Symphony Program Notes, 1995
Folder 4: Sinfonia da Camera Program Notes, 1996-1997
Folder 5: Sinfonia da Camera, 1995-1996
Folder 6: Sinfonia da Camera Program Notes, 1997-2000
Folder 7: Lectures, 1998
Folder 8: Sinfonia da Camera, 1998-1999
Folder 9: Sinfonia da Camera Program Note Drafts, 1999
Folder 10: Sinfonia da Camera Program Notes and Elise Kirk Manuscript Review, 1999
Folder 11: Sinfonia da Camera Program Notes, 2000-2001
Folder 12: Programs, 2005-2006
Folder 13: Sinfonia da Camera Program Notes, 2005-2006
Folder 14: Sinfonia da Camera Research and Program Notes, 2007-2008
Folder 15: Sonorities Article Draft, 2010
Folder 16: Article and Lecture Notes
Folder 17: Program Note Drafts, undated
Folder 18: Program Note Drafts, undated
Folder 19: Program Note Sketches, undated
Folder 20: Research Cards, undated
Folder 21: Various Drafts for Lectures and Program Notes, undated

Box 12

Folder 1: Scores for Voice and Piano, c. 1950
Folder 2: The Daily Illini, 1976
Folder 3: Program Note Drafts, undated