Francis McBeth

From Wind Repertory Project

Biography

W. Francis McBeth (born 9 March 1933 in Ropersville, Texas) is an American composer and educator. He was Professor of Music and Resident Composer at Quachita University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. McBeth was appointed Composer Laureate of the State of Arkansas by Governor Bob C. Riley in 1975.

Works for Winds

• Air and Dance
• Annabel Lee
• Canto
• Capriccio Concertant
• Cavata
• Chant and Jubilo
• Divergents
• Drammatico
• Dream Catcher
• Flourishes
• Grace Praeludium
• Joyant Narrative
• Kaddish
• Lauds and Tropes
• Masque
• Of Sailors and Whales
• Praises
• They Hung Their Harps in the Willows
• To Be Fed By Ravens
• When Honor Whispers and Shouts
• When Rossi Strikes
• Wine From These Grapes

References

• W. Francis McBeth at the Sigma Alpha Iota National Website
• Goza, David. W. Francis McBeth's Masque: A Brief Commentary