Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives
Robert Stewart Papers
Stewart, Robert
WLU.Coll.0323
2 Linear Feet
Inclusive 1954-1988
Bulk 1960-1980
English
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Scope and Contents
Includes Stewart's correspondence, programs that include his compositions, classroom materials, reviews and notices of his works, and materials from professorial organizations and conferences.
Composition (Music)
Music
Washington and Lee University. Department of Music
American Composers Alliance CatalogsAmerican Composers Alliance11 Item1955English.12Scope and ContentsThis file consists of American Composers Alliance Catalogs and the Alliance's Articles of Association, 1955. The catalogs include strings, woodwinds, percussion, etc.
Clippings and Notices About his CompositionsNew York Times Company24 Item1977-1992English.13NewspapersCorrespondences Rentowski, Wieslaw70 Item1977-1991English.14Scope and ContentsThis file consists of many recommendation letters, letters concerning Robert Stewart's compositions, and personal letters.
CorrespondenceSessions, William LadMohler, William NormanLuening, OttoFauteux, Kenneth Michael, Dr.Homans, Peter ParkmanBabbitt, MiltonMoylan, WilliamLessard, JohnBooth, PhilipHartog, William M., IIIGordon, Albert ClaudeSpice, Gordon PhilipMcAhren, Robert W. (Robert Willard)Kolman, Barry H.Lifchitz, MaxMiller, AnitaRichmond SymphonyChicago Federation of MusiciansWilson, John DelaneCorrespondences, cont.Stewart, Robert37 Item1970-1992English.15CorrespondenceWatt, William JosephWilliams, Henry Gordon, Jr.Gordon, Albert ClaudeSessions, William LadLancaster, Albert LakeWilson, John DelanePusey, William W., III (William Webb)Elrod, John W.Warner, John W.Notes on "Genius and the Mobocracy" by Frank Lloyd WrightStewart, Robert1 ItemEnglish.16Wright, Frank LloydLectureStewart, Robert1 Item1992-1993English.17Scope and ContentsThis file consists of a lecture by Robert Stewart given at the 'CAC Meeting #4.'
Lists of Compositions Stewart, Robert4 ItemCreation of compositionsEnglish.18Miscellany24 Item1961-1992English.19Scope and ContentsThis file consists of miscellanious items, mostly music programs, newspaper clippings, and a photograph of a bride and groom.
Concert programsNewspapersMusic 152 - Classical Music LecturesStewart, RobertEnglish.110Lectures and lecturingWashington and Lee UniversityMusic 152 - Classical Music Assignments and QuizzesStewart, Robert24 Item1972English.111Washington and Lee UniversityMusic 152- Classical Music LecturesStewart, Robert42 ItemEnglish.112Lectures and lecturingMusicWashington and Lee University"Prelude for Strings" Programs and ReviewsStewart, Robert48 Item1960-1962English.113ProgramsAtlanta Symphony OrchestraRoanoke Symphony OrchestraMadison CollegeRadford CollegeUniversity of South CarolinaBrevard Music CenterWashington and Lee UniversityPrograms With Stewart's CompositionsStewart, Robert37 Item1973-1993English.114ProgramsMusicWashington and Lee UniversityLouisiana State University (Baton Rouge, La.)Rentowski, WieslawLifchitz, MaxGeorgia State UniversityTennessee Technological UniversityJames Madison UniversityPrograms With Stewart's Compositions38 Item1960-1990English.115Atlanta Symphony OrchestraAlbany Symphony OrchestraWashington and Lee UniversityUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel HillJames Madison UniversityMary Baldwin CollegeReviews and Notices of Stewart's CompositionsNew York Times CompanyGeorgia State UniversityWashington Post CompanyStewart, Robert1960-1973English.116Newspapers"Trio No. 4" Reviews and ProgramsStewart, Robert21 Item1987English.117Scope and ContentsThis file consists of reviews and notices of Robert Stewart's 'Trio No. 4.' The file also contains two photographs of the Roxbury Chamber Players, who played the piece.
Material Pertaining to Robert Stewart's Trip to Tufts University European Center20 Item1991English.118Scope and ContentsThis file consists of material regarding Robert Stewart's trip to Tufts University European Centers in Talloires, France to play in he Montanea Fesival in July 1991.
Tufts UniversityWashington and Lee Faculty Activities ReportsStewart, Robert4 Item1984-1990English.119Washington and Lee UniversityWashington and Lee MiscellanyWilson, John Delane9 Item1980-1993English.120Scope and ContentsThe file includes:
- A Lenfest Center folder
- Commencement Exercises Program, 1983
- Fine Arts Division Presentation of Awards Program, June 2, 1993
- Letter from John D. Wilson, December 2, 1986
- Washington and Lee Concert Guild Program, 1989-90
- Washington and Lee fine Arts Calendar of Events
Washington and Lee UniversityAmerican Composers Alliance1964-1972English.21Scope and ContentsThis file consists of letters and documents pertaining to the American Composers Alliance.
American Composers AllianceStewart, RobertAmerican Music Center15 Item1960-1962English.22American Music Center (New York, N.Y.)Stewart, RobertAmerican University SymposiumAmerican University (Washington, D.C.)5 Item1961English.23Scope and ContentsThis 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.
Stewart, RobertBennington Composers' ConferenceBennington College59 Item1955-1963English.24Scope and ContentsThis file consists of letters, programs, notes, and newspaper articles about The Bennington Compersers' Conference. Most of the material is from 1961, 1962, and 1963.
Babbitt, MiltonStewart, RobertBennington Composers' Conference Alumni ListBennington College1 Item1964-06English.25Stewart, RobertBlue Ridge Chamber Players Programs and ScheduleWashington and Lee UniversityUniversity of VirginiaHollins College9 Item1961English.26Scope and ContentsThis 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.
ProgramsStewart, RobertBrass Quintet No. 2Georgia State College (Atlanta, Ga.)5 Item1968-02-1968-12English.27Scope and ContentsThis 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.
ProgramsMusicStewart, RobertBrass Quintet - 3 PiecesManhattan School of Music (New York, N.Y.)3 Item1963-11-1966-05-12English.28Scope and ContentsThis 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.
ProgramsBrass instrument musicStewart, RobertLetters from the Brevard Music CenterBrevard Music CenterKorte, KarlPfohl, James Christian1960-1964English.29Scope and ContentsThis 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.
Stewart, RobertCorrespondencesCorrigan, Eugene F.Spencer, Edgar WinstonBales, RichardStewart, SueTuretzky, BertramWuorinen, CharlesMarx, JosefSkowronek, FelixBloom, Arthur A.Pachman, MauriceRaab, Emil29 Item1960-1970English.210CorrespondencesCalabrese, RosalieShelton, MarkWilson, John DelaneAtkins, Leroy C., IIMahin, Bruce P.Kniebusch, CarolNiethamer, DavidStewart, SueWen-Chung, ChouStrandberg, NewtonRowand, Wilbur H.18 Item1968-1988English.211CorrespondenceStewart, RobertCounterpoint IA Class - Notes and AssignmentsStewart, Robert35 ItemEnglish.212MusicCourse Assignments35 Item1945-1950English.213Scope and ContentsThis file consists of course assingments, notes, and examination requirements, many from Rizzo School of Music.
AssignmentsMusic"Duo for Violin and Piano" - Programs and ReviewsStewart, RobertWashington and Lee University6 Item1974English.214ProgramsMusicNewspapers"Fantasia or Viola and Chamber Orchestra" - 16th Annual Regional Composers Forum, University of Alabama ProgramsUniversity of AlabamaStewart, Robert4 Item1965English.215Scope and ContentsThis 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.
ProgramsMusic"Five Movements for Bassoon and Four Instruments" - Programs and ReviewsStewart, Robert17 Item1963English.216ProgramsMusicNewspapersPachman, MauriceWashington and Lee UniversityBennington CollegeClippings and Fliers Mentioning StewartWashington and Lee UniversityUniversity of GeorgiaJames Madison University13 Item1970-1991English.217Stewart, RobertFlood in Lexington/Rockbridge Co., Va. - Newspaper Accounts2 Item1969-08-19-1969-08-20English.218Scope and ContentsThis file consists of two accounts of a great flood in Lexington as a result of Hurricane Camille in 1969.
Letters Concerning Job ApplicationsLeyburn, James GrahamJunkin, Marion MontagueSpelman, Leslie P.Doty, E. William (Ezra William)64 Item1953-1954English.219Scope and ContentsThis file consists of letters to Robert Stewart from the College and Specialist Bureau concerning opening at various colleges. It also contains letters of inquiry from Stewart and correspondences from different colleges. Many of the letters are from James G. Leyburn and Marion Letcher from Washington and Lee University.
"Music Today" NewslettersAmerican Music Center (New York, N.Y.)30 Item1960-1967English.220NewslettersMiscellaneous Personal Items15 Item1939-1977English.221Scope and ContentsThis 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.
Stewart, RobertPrograms Including Stewart's WorksAmerican Composers AllianceJames Madison UniversityNiethamer, David9 Item1987-1990English.222ProgramsMusicLifchitz, MaxStewart, RobertPrograms Including Stewart's Works, cont.Washington and Lee UniversityJames Madison UniversityUniversity of GeorgiaNew-York Historical SocietyUniversity of Alabama39 Item1960-1995English.223Stewart, RobertBloom, Arthur A.Miscellaneous Programs2 Item1990English.224Scope and ContentsThis file consists of two programs that do not mention Robert Stewart's work. The first is from the Northern Virginia Teachers Association, and second is 'Currents - The New-Music Ensemble at the University of Richmond' presents 'New Music by Virginia Composers,' 1990.
ProgramsMusicRoanoke Symphony Orchestra ProgramsRoanoke Symphony Orchestra32 Item1960-1963English.225Scope and ContentsRobert Stewart was the Concertmaster.
Stewart, RobertSoutheastern Composers' LeagueSoutheastern Composers' League38 Item1959-1971English.226Scope and ContentsThis file consists of newsletters, minutes, and rosters of members from the Southeastern Composers' League.
String Quartet No. 2 and 3 - Programs and ReviewsIowa String QuartetPusey, William W., III (William Webb)17 Item1967-1971English.227NewspapersCorrespondenceWashington and Lee UniversityStewart, RobertAmerican University (Washington, D.C.)University of AlabamaUniversity of IowaAmerican Music Center (New York, N.Y.)"Three Pieces for Woodwind Quintet" - Programs and ReviewsNew York Times Company9 Item1960-1962English.228NewspapersProgramsMusic"Trio" No. 1, 2, 3 - Programs and Reviews11 Item1954-1962English.229Music festival programsNewspapersWashington and Lee UniversityHollins CollegeCorrespondence Between Barton Cummings and Stewart6 Item1972-1973English.230Scope and ContentsThis file consists of correspondences between Stewart and Barton Cummings regarding a tuba piece that Stewart composed for Cummings.
CorrespondenceCummings, BartonStewart, Robert"Ricercar" and "Two Ricercari for Woodwind Quintet and Strings" - Programs and CorrespondenceGeorge Peabody College for Teachers5 Item1961-1969English.231ProgramsMusicCorrespondenceStewart, Robert