Person Open DS/UK/7047 Zuika; Roberts (20 January 1913-4 February 2015); Latvian conductor Zuika Roberts 20 January 1913-4 February 2015 Latvian conductor Male (cisgender) Madona, Latvia (born)

Michigan, United States (residence)

Latvian Musician; Conductor White No known disability No known religious affiliation Unknown Roberts Zuika was interested in music from an early age. He carried his love for music during his education at Riga Teacher Training Institute (1930-1935). There he studied under Jekabs Vitolins. He later work as a teacher in Valmiera. During WWII Lieutenant Roberts Zuika of the 2nd Battalion of Riga Regiment had formed an army choir in Dundaga September 1944. Since 1961, Michigan had been Roberts Zuika’s home. Zuika was the head of choirs in Kalamazoo, Detroit and Grand Rapids. Latvian centre Garezers was considered by Zuika as his greatest accomplishment. Ever since the ‘60s, this centre has been regularly organizing all kinds of youth music camps, conductor training programmes, song days with choir concerts and different competitions. Centenarian https://bnn-news.com/brilliant-conductor-roberts-zuika-passes-125147 (2021) International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) 2nd edition - ICA 2004 ISBN 2-9521932-2-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 Yes RAHdroberts 8/20/2013 RAHAKirkbride 11/11/2022 1dd9cd61-dd7f-4c1b-b1f2-eab2a512ccfe