Annual American Composers Update

SAI National Arts Associate W. Francis McBeth holds the position of Trustee's Distinguished University Professor at Ouachita Univ., in Arkadelphia, AR.

The U.S. Army Band, under Col. Bryan Shelburne, premiered The Lions of North Bridge July 26, 1999 at the Texas Bandmasters Convention, in San Antonio, followed by a performance on the White House Elipse, Aug. 17, 1999.

At the American Bandmasters Convention, held in Cocoa Beach, FL, the Tara Winds played Lauds and Tropes. The Little Rock (AR) Wind Symphony's 1999 schedule included When Honor Whispers and Shouts, in Arkadelphia, Apr. 18, and in Little Rock, July 30. The Alabama All-State Band presented Of Sailors and Whales, Apr. 10, 1999 in Auburn. In Jan. 2000, Through Countless Halls of Air was heard with the Georgia Intercollegiate Band in Savannah. All performances were conducted by the composer.

Estampie, Southern Music Co.

Of Sailors and Whales and Lauds and Tropes, Houston Symphonic Band, Mark Custom Recording Services, Inc. Lauds and Tropes, Tara Winds, Vestige Records.

• 1997-1998 American Composers Update
• 1996-1997 American Composers Update
• SAI's Composers Bureau Online.
• SAI's Music for Young People section.