William J. Marsh

William John Marsh
William John Marsh in the 1920s
William John Marsh in the 1920s.
Born(1880-06-24)June 24, 1880
Liverpool, England
DiedFebruary 1, 1971(1971-02-01) (aged 90)
Fort Worth, Texas
Burial placeGreenwood Memorial Park (Fort Worth)
Alma materAmpleforth College
Occupations
  • composer
  • organist
  • choir director
  • educator
Notable work"Texas, Our Texas," the state song of Texas

William John Marsh (June 24, 1880 – February 1, 1971) was an American composer, organist, choir director, and educator most notable for composing "Texas, Our Texas," the official state song. He was a longtime figure in the Dallas–Fort Worth arts community, working as a composer, choir director, music professor, and music critic. He published over 100 original compositions, including the official mass of the Texas Centennial and The Flower Fair at Peking, the first opera written and produced in the state of Texas.[1]

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