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By Aaron Romm
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: Classroom Instruction, Faculty, Faculty Papers, Music, School of, Music - Instruction and study, Music teachers, Music theater, Opera, Theater orchestra music, Vocal music
Formats/Genres: Audio-Visual Material, Concert Programs, Correspondence, Librettos, Papers, Photographs, Sheet 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
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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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
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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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All]
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