Annual American Composers Update

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

For the U.S. Marine Band's 200th anniversary, the band premiered When Honor WHISPERS AND SHOUTS, July 11, 1998 at the Kennedy Center.

After the premiere, When Honor WHISPERS AND SHOUTS was heard again with the Little Rock (AR) Wind Symphony. In Apr. 1998 in Storrs, CT, the University of Connecticut Wind Ensemble performed Of Sailors and Whales, and the University of Connecticut Symphonic Band played Through Countless Halls of Air. At a Slippery Rock, PA program, the Musicians Concert Band gave a performance of Lauds and Tropes. The Arkansas Bandmasters Convention, held July 1998 in Fort Smith, AR, included Wine from these Grapes, with the Dallas Wind Symphony. All performances were conducted by the composer.

When Honor WHISPERS AND SHOUTS; Southern Music Co.

Seven works from the 1990's; on Symphonic Wind Music of Francis McBeth CD. Of Sailors and Whales; Jeugdharmonie Burleske, Jose Deryckere conducting.

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