W. Francis McBeth

The medodic material of this work is based on the rhythm and spirit (not the notes) of a merry tune by the composer's dear friend, Martin Mailman. This piece was written for the centennial celebration...

This piece was commissioned by the Montana Music Educators' Association on the occasion of their 50th anniversary and was premiered by the Montana All-State Band in Novemver of 1987 with the composer...

This piece was commissioned by the Montana Music Educators' Association on the occasion of their 50th anniversary and was premiered by the Montana All-State Band in Novemver of 1987 with the composer...

This piece was commissioned by the Montana Music Educators' Association on the occasion of their 50th anniversary and was premiered by the Montana All-State Band in Novemver of 1987 with the composer...

This work was written in memory of Claude T. Smith and the title is taken from Psalm 137: 'By the rivers of Babylon/ there they sat down and wept/ Upon the willows in the midst/ of it, we hung our har...

Of Sailors and Whales' is a five-movement work based on five scenes from Herman Mehlville's 'Moby Dick'. It was commissioned by and is dedicated to the California Band Directors' Assocation, Inc., and...

Of Sailors and Whales' is a five-movement work based on five scenes from Herman Mehlville's 'Moby Dick'. It was commissioned by and is dedicated to the California Band Directors' Assocation, Inc., and...

This work was commissioned by the Omicron Pi Chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia and the Beta Alpha chapter of Mu Phi Epsilon in celebration of the career of Benton Minor at California State, Fullerton....

This work was commissioned by the Omicron Pi Chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia and the Beta Alpha chapter of Mu Phi Epsilon in celebration of the career of Benton Minor at California State, Fullerton....

This was commissioned by Kim Campbell for Dallas Wind Symphony in memory and celebration of the life of Howard Dunn, conductor and founder. The title is taken from a collection of poems and sonnets by...

This was commissioned by Kim Campbell for Dallas Wind Symphony in memory and celebration of the life of Howard Dunn, conductor and founder. The title is taken from a collection of poems and sonnets by...

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This title has been recognized as one of the most outstanding of the composer's works and is justly regarded as one of the classics of the band repertoire. In anticipation of the composer's 35th Anniv...

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European Parts