W. Francis McBeth

Received the Howard Hanson prize in 1963. Detailed Instrumentation: 2(2dPicc).2.2(2dBCl).2: 4.3(Bb Tpt).3.1: Timp. Perc(3, Vib opt.).Pno(opt.): Str

To the beloved memory of James Clifton Williams.

This SATB setting of Luke 23:42 is provided by the prolific composer Francis McBeth.

This SATB octavo by Francis McBeth sets a poem by Guillame Costeley to jovial music.

This SATB octavo was written for, and dedicated to, Thomas Bolton and the Ouachita Chamber Singers. The text is taken from the writings of American painter Charles M. Russell. Although Russell's recor...

DRAYTON HALL ESPRIT was commissioned by the Drayton Hall Middle School Band, Charleston, South Carolina, Debbie Oxner, conductor. Drayton Hall was one of the few plantation homes that was not burned b...

DRAYTON HALL ESPRIT was commissioned by the Drayton Hall Middle School Band, Charleston, South Carolina, Debbie Oxner, conductor. Drayton Hall was one of the few plantation homes that was not burned b...

CANTIQUE AND FARANADE was commissioned in the Spring of 1966 by the Arkansas School Band and Orchestra Association under its president, C. Bonner Ruff, and Executive Secretary, J. Raymond Brandon. It...

CANTIQUE AND FARANADE was commissioned in the Spring of 1966 by the Arkansas School Band and Orchestra Association under its president, C. Bonner Ruff, and Executive Secretary, J. Raymond Brandon. It...

CANTIQUE AND FARANADE was commissioned in the Spring of 1966 by the Arkansas School Band and Orchestra Association under its president, C. Bonner Ruff, and Executive Secretary, J. Raymond Brandon. It...

A very straightforward, easy to interpret work, that opens forcefully, moves to a Romantic middle section before returning to the beginning tempo for the finale. Lower brass must be a little stronger...

European Parts

This work is easily approachable for most bands in the area of technique but requires the highest concern for phrasing and musicality. Reflections Past was commissioned by the outstanding Camden High...

This work is easily approachable for most bands in the area of technique but requires the highest concern for phrasing and musicality. Reflections Past was commissioned by the outstanding Camden High...

Joyant Narrative' was written for and dedicated to Col. Harold B. Bachman.

Joyant Narrative' was written for and dedicated to Col. Harold B. Bachman.

Joyant Narrative' was written for and dedicated to Col. Harold B. Bachman.

Commissioned by the Madison Junior High Band in Abilene, Texas, conducted by Warren Faxton.

Commissioned in 1967 by the State College of Arkansas for the dedication of the Fine Arts Center. It was premiered in February of 1968 by the State College of Arkansas band, Homer Brown conducter.

Commissioned in 1967 by the State College of Arkansas for the dedication of the Fine Arts Center. It was premiered in February of 1968 by the State College of Arkansas band, Homer Brown conducter.