Background
Franks, Dobbs was born on December 2, 1933 in Beebe, Arkansas, United States. Son of Raymond Lee and Mary Evelyn (Ward) Franks.
Franks, Dobbs was born on December 2, 1933 in Beebe, Arkansas, United States. Son of Raymond Lee and Mary Evelyn (Ward) Franks.
Bachelor of Music with honors, Hendrix College, 1954; postgraduate, Julliard School Music, 1954-1956.
Freelance conductor, worldwide, since 1958; music director, New Zealand Opera Company, Wellington, 1965; conductor, Australian Opera Company, Sydney, 1969-1970; music director, Australian Ballet Company, Melbourne, 1970-1971, 79-83; music director, Canterbury Orchestra, Christchurch, New Zealand, 1976-1978.
Member American Federation Musicians, Australians Musician Union.
Married Laurachel Bumgannen, June 4, 1953 (divorced 1962). Married Ruth Pearl, September 23, 1966.