Louise Yazbeck


Louise Margaret Yazbeck was an American composer and teacher.
She was born in Shreveport, Louisiana to a family of Syrian descent. After attending Centenary College and Washington University in St. Louis, she returned to Shreveport where she composed, taught piano, sponsored the B Natural Music Club, and belonged to several professional arts organizations. She was active in the United States Service Organizations during World War II.
Yazbeck's compositions include:

Piano

  • Lebanese-Syrian March in D Major
  • ''Lebanese-Syrian March in G Major''

Vocal

  • "Echoes"
  • "Federation Song"
  • "Good Old Southern Blues"
  • "SFSLAC"