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By Aaron Romm
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Collection Overview
Title: Thomas Schleis Papers, 1972-2012![Add to your cart. Add to your cart.](themes/library_web/images/addtocart.gif)
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
Administrative Information
Repository:
The Sousa Archives and Center for American Music
Acquisition Source:
School of Music
Acquisition Method:
Transfer
Box and Folder Listing
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Series 1: Opera Theater Department Administrative Records, 1981-2012],
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Series 2: Class Instruction and Presentations, 1974-2012],
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Series 3: Research, Publications, and Program Notes, 1972-2012],
[Series 4: Personal Papers, 1972-2007],
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- Series 4: Personal Papers, 1972-2007
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- Consists of programs, correspondence, coursework, and published scores. Arranged chronologically and alphabetically thereafter. Boxes 2-3 Oversize Materials.
- Box 13
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- Folder 1: Coursework, 1972-75
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- Folder 2: Coursework, 1973
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- Folder 3: Supplementary Research Material, 1974-1977
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- Folder 4: Article Proofs, 1975
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- Folder 5: Coursework, 1975
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- Folder 6: Music Dictionary and University of Illinois Timetable, 1975-1976
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- Folder 7: Magazines and Newspapers, 1975-2006
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- Folder 8: Coursework, 1976
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- Folder 9: Signed Sergiu Luca Photo, 1983
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- Folder 10: Newspaper Clippings, 1983-1992
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- Folder 11: Programs and Correspondence, 1992-1994
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- Folder 12: Correspondence, 1993
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- Folder 13: Research Materials, c. 1993
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- Folder 14: Programs, 1994
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- Folder 15: Correspondence, 1997-2003
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- Folder 16: Correspondence, 2000
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- Folder 17: Programs, 2000-2006
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- Folder 18: Programs, 2005-2006
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- Folder 19: Religious Pamphlets and Correspondence, 2005-2006
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- Folder 20: Correspondence, 2006
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- Folder 21: Correspondence, 2006-2007
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- Folder 22: Class Notes, undated
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- Folder 23: Foreign Language Study Materials, undated
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- Folder 24: Manuscript Scores, undated
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- Folder 25: Notes, undated
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- Folder 26: Notes and Composition, undated
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- Folder 27: "Rags 'n Things", undated
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- Folder 28: Scores, undated
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- Folder 29: Various Photographs, undated
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- Box 14
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- Folder 1: Coursework, c. 1974
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- Folder 2: Champaign-Urbana News Gazette Clippings, 1980-1982
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- Folder 3: Published Scores, c. 1981
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- Folder 4: Published Scores, c. 1984
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- Folder 5: Published Scores of Holiday Music, 1992
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- Folder 6: Coursework, undated
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- Folder 7: Published Score, undated
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- Folder 8: Published Scores for Piano Solo, undated
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- Box 15
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- Folder 1: Photocopies of Published Scores for Voice and Piano, undated
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- Folder 2: Photocopies of Published Scores for Voice and Piano, undated
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- Folder 3: Photocopies of Published Scores for Voice and Piano, undated
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- Folder 4: Photocopies of Published Scores for Voice and Piano, undated
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Series 1: Opera Theater Department Administrative Records, 1981-2012],
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Series 2: Class Instruction and Presentations, 1974-2012],
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Series 3: Research, Publications, and Program Notes, 1972-2012],
[Series 4: Personal Papers, 1972-2007],
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