| Charles E. Stewart, composer of the music to the A&T Alma Mater, was director of instrumental and vocal music at A&T from 1909 to 1917. He was a student of music in the Illinois Conservatory of
Music and a graduate from the Balatka School of Music of Chicago. He also completed a course in the Chicago Musical College
specializing in voice, piano and composition. Reverend Stewart, an ordained African Methodist Episcopal minister, received his
theological training at Payne Theological Seminary in Wilberforce, Ohio during which time he was director of instrumental music.
After leaving his position at A&T, Reverend Stewart went back into the ministry.
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