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Stewart, Robert

 Person

Biography

B.M., 1948, M.M., 1950, American Conservatory. Assistant professor of music and fine arts, W&L, 1954; associate professor, W&L, 1960; professor, W&L, 1964; professor of music, W&L, 1972-88; director glee club and band, W&L, 1954-58; professor emeritus, W&L, 1988-1995.

Found in 39 Collections and/or Records:

American Composers Alliance, 1964 - 1972

 File — Box 2: [Barcode: 0000004489], Folder: 1
Scope and Contents

This file consists of letters and documents pertaining to the American Composers Alliance.

Dates: 1964 - 1972

American Music Center, 1960 - 1962

 File — Box 2: [Barcode: 0000004491], Folder: 2
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

Includes Stewart's correspondence, programs that include his compositions, classroom materials, reviews and notices of his works, and materials from professorial organizations and conferences.

Dates: 1960 - 1962

American University Symposium, 1961

 File — Box 2: [Barcode: 0000004494], Folder: 3
Scope and Contents

This file consists of letters from George Steiner, Director of the American Music Symposium, to Robert Stewart concerning the American University's Contemporary Music Symposium, 1961. It also includes a program list. Robert Stewart's 'Prelude for Strings' was selected to be played at the symposium.

Dates: Event: 1961

Bennington Composers' Conference, 1955 - 1963

 File — Box 2: [Barcode: 0000004498], Folder: 4
Scope and Contents

This file consists of letters, programs, notes, and newspaper articles about The Bennington Compersers' Conference. Most of the material is from 1961, 1962, and 1963.

Dates: 1955 - 1963

Bennington Composers' Conference Alumni List, 1964-06

 File — Box 2: [Barcode: 0000004496], Folder: 5
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

Includes Stewart's correspondence, programs that include his compositions, classroom materials, reviews and notices of his works, and materials from professorial organizations and conferences.

Dates: 1964-06

Blue Ridge Chamber Players Programs and Schedule, 1961

 File — Box 2: [Barcode: 0000004499], Folder: 6
Scope and Contents

This file consists of programs from Washington and Lee University, Hollins College, and the University of Virginia. It also includes a letter to Stewart from Anne McClenny of Hollins College, Va., a schedule of rehearsals and performances, and a page of financial records. Robert Stewart played the violin in the Blue Ridge Chamber Music Players.

Dates: 1961

Brass Quintet - 3 Pieces, 1963-11 - 1966-05-12

 File — Box 2: [Barcode: 0000004501], Folder: 8
Scope and Contents

This file consists of Robert Stewart's notes on 'Three Pieces for Brass Quintet,' a program where 'Quintet - 3 Pieces' was performed, and of a review by The Atlanta Constitution.

Dates: 1963-11 - 1966-05-12

Brass Quintet No. 2, 1968-02 - 1968-12

 File — Box 2: [Barcode: 0000004500], Folder: 7
Scope and Contents

This file consists of four copies of a program from Georgia State College's Fifth Annual Symposium of Contemporary Music for Brass where Robert Stewart's Brass Quintet No. 2 was featured. Brass Quintet No. 2 was commissioned at the 1965-66 Symposium by the Georgia State College Foundation. The file also includes a letter from Walter W. Wich inquiring to buy a copy of Brass Quintet No. 2.

Dates: 1968-02 - 1968-12

"Chou Wen-Chung Music Special" with Chou Wen-Chung, W&L Prof. Robert Stewart and students Bob Brenner, Jeff Twardy , 1967 March

 Item — 1 : [Barcode: 35101013590521], Reel: 27
Scope and Contents From the Collection: Records of the Washington and Lee University radio station, WLUR 91.5, from its creation in 1967-68 to present. This record group is composed primarily of recordings from the radio station. Included among the tapes are earlier recordings from the Washington and Lee Journalism Dept. predating the founding of the radio station. The station was originally created as an arm of the Journalism Dept. It is now a branch of the Communications and Public Affairs Office. Please contact...
Dates: translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.Creation: 1967 March

Clippings and Fliers Mentioning Stewart, 1970 - 1991

 File — Box 2: [Barcode: 0000004517], Folder: 17
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

Includes Stewart's correspondence, programs that include his compositions, classroom materials, reviews and notices of his works, and materials from professorial organizations and conferences.

Dates: 1970 - 1991

Correspondence Between Barton Cummings and Stewart, 1972 - 1973

 File — Box 2: [Barcode: 0000004534], Folder: 30
Scope and Contents

This file consists of correspondences between Stewart and Barton Cummings regarding a tuba piece that Stewart composed for Cummings.

Dates: 1972 - 1973

Correspondences, 1968 - 1988

 File — Box 2: [Barcode: 0000004508], Folder: 11
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

Includes Stewart's correspondence, programs that include his compositions, classroom materials, reviews and notices of his works, and materials from professorial organizations and conferences.

Dates: 1968 - 1988

Correspondences, cont., 1970 - 1992

 File — Box 1: [Barcode: 0000004469], Folder: 5
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

Includes Stewart's correspondence, programs that include his compositions, classroom materials, reviews and notices of his works, and materials from professorial organizations and conferences.

Dates: 1970 - 1992

Counterpoint IA Class - Notes and Assignments

 File — Box 2: [Barcode: 0000004509], Folder: 12
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

Includes Stewart's correspondence, programs that include his compositions, classroom materials, reviews and notices of his works, and materials from professorial organizations and conferences.

Dates: Inclusive 1954-1988; Majority of material found within Bulk 1960-1980

"Duo for Violin and Piano" - Programs and Reviews, 1974

 File — Box 2: [Barcode: 0000004514], Folder: 14
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

Includes Stewart's correspondence, programs that include his compositions, classroom materials, reviews and notices of his works, and materials from professorial organizations and conferences.

Dates: 1974

"Fantasia or Viola and Chamber Orchestra" - 16th Annual Regional Composers Forum, University of Alabama Programs, 1965

 File — Box 2: [Barcode: 0000004513], Folder: 15
Scope and Contents

This file includes four copies of a program from the 16th Annual Regional Composers Forum at the University of Alabama, where Stewart's 'Fantasia for Viola and Chamber Orchestra' was played.

Dates: 1965

"Five Movements for Bassoon and Four Instruments" - Programs and Reviews, 1963

 File — Box 2: [Barcode: 0000004515], Folder: 16
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

Includes Stewart's correspondence, programs that include his compositions, classroom materials, reviews and notices of his works, and materials from professorial organizations and conferences.

Dates: 1963

Lecture, 1992 - 1993

 File — Box 1: [Barcode: 0000004471], Folder: 7
Scope and Contents

This file consists of a lecture by Robert Stewart given at the 'CAC Meeting #4.'

Dates: 1992 - 1993

Letters from the Brevard Music Center, 1960 - 1964

 File — Box 2: [Barcode: 0000004502], Folder: 9
Scope and Contents

This file consists of letters to Stewart from The Brevard Music Center, regulations for the Third Annual Composers Symposium at Brevard Music Center, and a poster from the Transylvania Music Camp in Brevard, North Carolina.

Dates: 1960 - 1964

Lists of Compositions , Creation of compositions

 File — Box 1: [Barcode: 0000004472], Folder: 8
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

Includes Stewart's correspondence, programs that include his compositions, classroom materials, reviews and notices of his works, and materials from professorial organizations and conferences.

Dates: Creation of compositions

Miscellaneous, 1910 - 1961

 File — Box 7: [Barcode: 0000005234], Folder: 13
Scope and Contents

This file includes a music record sent to Robert Stewart, nwespaper clippings, and a bill passed by the United States Senate.

Dates: 1910 - 1961

Miscellaneous Personal Items, 1939 - 1977

 File — Box 2: [Barcode: 0000004524], Folder: 21
Scope and Contents

This file consists of undergraduate report cards, a photograph, postcards, an Omicron Dela Kappa certificate, and a progam from the Washington and Lee Class of 1966 Twenty-Fifth Reunion.

Dates: 1939 - 1977

Music 152 - Classical Music Assignments and Quizzes, 1972

 File — Box 1: [Barcode: 0000004475], Folder: 11
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

Includes Stewart's correspondence, programs that include his compositions, classroom materials, reviews and notices of his works, and materials from professorial organizations and conferences.

Dates: 1972

Music 152 - Classical Music Lectures

 File — Box 1: [Barcode: 0000004473], Folder: 10
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

Includes Stewart's correspondence, programs that include his compositions, classroom materials, reviews and notices of his works, and materials from professorial organizations and conferences.

Dates: Inclusive 1954-1988; Majority of material found within Bulk 1960-1980

Music 152- Classical Music Lectures

 File — Box 1: [Barcode: 0000004476], Folder: 12
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

Includes Stewart's correspondence, programs that include his compositions, classroom materials, reviews and notices of his works, and materials from professorial organizations and conferences.

Dates: Inclusive 1954-1988; Majority of material found within Bulk 1960-1980