Oral History Interview: Ted Iltis (0481)

Abstract

In his 1994 interview with Karen Howell, Ted Iltis discusses the legacy of his parents, Leon and Josephine Iltis, in UW’s School of Music and the greater musical community of Madison. Iltis shares stores of his father’s hiring onto the music faculty and efforts with his colleagues to make music accessible city-wide and how his mother demonstrated prowess and deep musical engagement in her vocal performances. Iltis also talks about the growth of his musicianship across his lifetime and his lifelong appreciation of music, even throughout his career as an engineer. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the School of Music 1994 Oral History Project within the University Archives’ Oral History Collection.