Mark Francis

Mark Francis



Mark Francis is Director of Education for the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra. He has previously taught at Mississippi State University, Louisiana School for Math, Science and the Arts, Centenary College, Northwestern State University and Power Academic and Performing Arts Complex. He holds a D.M.A. in composition from the University of Kentucky. A recipient of 9 ASCAP Standard Awards his compositions include chamber, orchestral, choral and electronic works as well as over 65 art songs. His compositions are frequently performed at prestigious festivals such as the Resolution 2000 New Music Festival, The Corcoran Gallery Contemporary Music Series in Washington, DC and the North American Saxophone Association. His compositions and arrangements are published by Conners Publications and Little Piper Publications. He is a past Board Member for Composition of College Music Society, South Chapter and past President of the Southeastern Composers League and a frequent contributor to 21st Century Music.

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