Background
Wickes, Frank Bovee was born on August 8, 1937 in Ticonderoga, New York, United States. Son of Rupert Dana and Frances Newton (Johnston) Wickes.
Wickes, Frank Bovee was born on August 8, 1937 in Ticonderoga, New York, United States. Son of Rupert Dana and Frances Newton (Johnston) Wickes.
Bachelor in Music Education, University Delaware, 1959. Master of Music, University Michigan, 1967.
Band director, Alexis I. duPont High School, Wilmington, Delaware, 1959-1966; band director, Fort Hunt High School, Fairfax County, Virginia, 1967-1973; director of bands, U. Florida, Gainesville, 1973-1980; director of bands, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, since 1980; professor, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, since 1986. Guest conductor, clinician, adjudicator, various band events, since 1970.
Sergeant United States National Guard, 1960-1966. Member American Bandmasters Association (president 1997-1998), National Band Association (president 1988-1990), College Band Directors National Association (president southern division 1986-1988), World Association Symphonic Bands & Ensembles, Music Educators National Conference, Louisiana Bandmasters Association.
Married Nancy Joan Stiles, December 15, 1961 (divorced September 1980). Children: Frank Dana, Thomas Bradley, Steven John.