“Write down everything that you feel has become true for you, even if it were a reminiscence.”
—Joseph Joachim, writing in Johannes Brahms’s commonplace book, Des jungen Kreislers Schatzkästlein
William Horne is a composer of classical music and a music researcher specializing in the music of Johannes Brahms.
He taught at Loyola University New Orleans for over forty years, and studied piano and composition at Florida State University (BM) Yale University (MM), and The University of North Texas (DMA).
His recent music—mostly instrumental chamber music, songs, and choral works—prioritizes memorable melodies and traditional forms. Learn More…
“[Horne] writes so gracefully for every instrument that musicians must love to perform these pieces, and listeners are grateful to be embraced by them.”
—Huntley Dent, Fanfare
Instrumental Music
Pieces for large ensemble, chamber ensemble, and solo instruments.
Vocal Music
Musical settings of sacred and secular texts for solo voice with keyboard accompaniment.
Choral Music
Settings of sacred and secular texts for choral ensembles, with and without accompaniment.
“Horne’s music is immediately appealing, yet sophisticated.”
—Colin Clarke, Fanfare