Mark Francis' music has been played throughout the United States at prestigious festivals, conferences, and music forums. Recipient of ASCAP Standard Awards the past several years, he is the treasurer of the Southeastern Composers League. He is also a virtuoso guitarist that performs many contemporary works, touring as a soloist and as part of a flute/guitar duo. Francis currently teaches music and guitar at the Louisiana School for Math, Science and the Arts (Natchitoches).