Cundick, Robert, 1926-2016
Dates
- Existence: 1926 - 2016
Biographical History
Robert Cundick (1926-2016) is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, composer, musician, and a well-known organist for the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square.
Robert Cundick was born in 1926 in Salt Lake City, Utah. His talent for the organ manifested itself at an early age. At twelve years old, he was ward organist. After serving in World War II, Cundick attended the University of Utah where he studied composition with Leroy Robertson and organ with Alexander Schreiner. He acquired his B.F.A and M.F.A there (MST) and ultimately received a doctorate in musical composition in 1955. In 1957, Cundick was on the Brigham Young University faculty until called to serve as an organist at the Hyde Park Chapel in England from 1962 to 1964. Upon his return to the United States, Cundick became the organist for the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square in 1965, finally retiring in 1991. Cundick continues to compose today and recently earned the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Pearl Awards in 2004.
Citation:
'A Passion for Music: Robert Cundick Receives a Life-Achievement Award' by Carma Wadley, Deseret News, July 11, 2004. (Ward organist at 12 years old; WWII vet, attended University of Utah; studied composition with Leroy Robertson and organ with Alexander Schreiner; doctorate in musical composition in 1955; Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square organist from 1965-1991; retired in 1991; earned Lifetime Achievement Award at the Pearl Awards in 2004)Scholars Testify (http://mormonscholarstestify.org/615/robert-cundick), website viewed Mar. 24, 2011 (b. 1926 in Salt Lake City, Utah; B.F.A. and M.F.A. at University of Utah; BYU faculty in 1957; called as Hyde Park Chapel organist 1962-1964)
Found in 19 Collections and/or Records:
Centennial Committee publications, 1975-1976
Contains several publications created in conjunction with the centennial. Dates between 1975-1976.
Centennial Committee records
Centennial Committee records on Centennial Carillon Tower, 1974
Contains materials related to the purchase and installation of the Carillon Tower on campus. Dated 1974.
Centennial Committee records on college and departmental events, 1973-1976
Consists of memorandums, meeting minutes, correspondence, and other materials generated as part of planning events and displays to be hosted by various colleges and departments. Dates from 1973-1976.
Centennial Committee research, 1923-1976
Contains the Centennial Committee's research, with information collected about how other universities had celebrated their centennial years. Dated 1923-1976.
Robert Cundick papers
Collection contains scores and other material contain multiple computer-printed scores and sets of parts, manuscript scores and sets of parts, photocopies of published scores, and onionskin copies of Cundick's musical works. Multiple, variable copies exist for a single piece. Also included are correspondence and select CD and DVD recordings of his music, of both professionally-recorded and non-commercial varieties. The materials in this collection span from 1948 to 2013.
Robert Cundick music scores, approximately 1948-2013
Includes computer-printed scores, onionskins, performance copies, sets of parts, full orchestral scores, manuscript parts, manuscript scores, and photocopied published scores for both large-scale works like Right Honorable Saint and smaller works like sonatas and pieces for solo instrumental keyboard, among others. Dates range approximately 1948-2013.
Robert Cundick oversize music scores, approximately 1948-2013
Consists of multiple copies of a single musical work in the form of computer-printed scores, onionskins, performance copies, sets of parts, full orchestral scores, manuscript parts, and manuscript scores for large-scale works like Song of Nephi, Song of the Heart, and Redeemer, often with substantial markings and revisions. Dates range approximately 1948-2013.
Robert Cundick papers and sound recordings, 1986-2010
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