Leroy Robertson Collection



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About the Robertson Rental Collection
The McKay Music Library holds Robertson’s published compositions; click here for a list of the Robertson Collection inventory. Robertson wrote in a number of forms for a variety of instrumental and vocal forces, receiving prizes and commendation for Trilogy, Overture in E Minor, Quintet in A Minor for Piano and Strings, and Rhapsody for Piano and Orchestra.
Compositions are available for rent at a nominal fee to cover shipping. To request or for questions call the library director at 801-587-9786.
The U’s J. Willard Marriott Library has a collection of Leroy Robertson papers which includes sketches and manuscripts of his compositions. This collection is available for use within the Special Collections Department at the Marriott Library.
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About Leroy Robertson
The renowned Utah composer and educator Leroy Robertson served as chair of the University’s Department of Music from 1948-1962. He ushered in its modern years through the expansion of its music curriculum to meet national accreditation standards, a monumental milestone conferred by the National Association of Schools of Music in 1952.
During his tenure, he made a home for the Utah Symphony on campus, saving it during trying times and establishing a partnership that still exists today, to the educational benefit of U music students. After retiring as chair, he served as Composer-in-Residence from 1962-65 and was named the first U Distinguished Research Professor in 1965-66. Full bio.
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