Lewis, Robert Hall, 1926-1996

Robert Hall Lewis, born in Portland, Or. on Apr. 22, 1926, was a composer, conductor, and educator. He began his undergraduate studies at the Eastman School of Music in 1945, finishing, with a doctorate, in 1964. From 1952-1953 he studied in Paris with Nadia Boulanger and Eugene Bigout. He was a Fulbright scholar, studying in Vienna between 1955 and 1957 with Hans Swarofsky, Karl Schiske, Ernst Krenek, and Hans Erich Apostel. He began teaching in 1957 at Goucher College and in 1958 at the Peabody Conservatory. He continued to teach at both institutions until his retirement in 1995. He was an active member of the Baltimore music community serving as artistic director for the Chamber Music Society of Baltimore and as a board member for the Baltimore Symphony. He received numerous awards for his compositions. He died of esophageal cancer in Baltimore on Mar. 22, 1996.

From the description of Robert Hall Lewis collection, 1888-2002 (bulk 1950-1980). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 71129955