Background
Stewart, Robert was born on March 6, 1918 in Buffalo. Son of William Murphy and Mary Easter (Owens) Stewart.
Stewart, Robert was born on March 6, 1918 in Buffalo. Son of William Murphy and Mary Easter (Owens) Stewart.
Master of Music in Education, American Conservatory Music, Chicago, 1940. Master of Music in Composition, American Conservatory Music, Chicago, 1958. Master of Music in Violin, American Conservatory Music, Chicago.
Teacher of theory American Conservatory of Music, 1946-1952. Professional violinist, freelance Chicago, 1946-1953. Professor of music Washington and Lee University, Lexington, Virginia, 1954-1988.
Performer original compositions in the United States and Europe, since 1936.
Founder, conductor University Rockbridge Symphony Orchestra, Lexington, 1978-1982. President Virginia Humanities Conference, 1980. With United States Navy, 1941-1945.
Member American Composers Alliance, American Music Center, Society Composers, Inc., Southeastern Composers League, McDowell Colony.
Children: Robert Murphy, Patrick Crumley. Married Margaret Lee Brouwer, January 1, 1992.