Linda Anne Parsons

LINDA ANNE PARSONS (1943-2017) was many things: a musician for over 50 years, a devoted wife, and most importantly to composer/arranger Steve Parsons and his siblings, she was a loving (and much-loved) mother.

Linda Parsons life including many roles and accomplishments. She was an ordained music minister and organist (American Guild of Organists). She played piano, autoharp and served as a choir director in numerous churches. She was a writer of choral music for use in church choir and educational settings, including writing and producing children’s musicals. She was an event musician, playing for community dinners. She even tackled the calliope for street fair events! Simply stated, music has been very important part of the Parsons family history.

Steve Parsons writes, “One of her best and endearing qualities was her unwavering support of all her children, especially my music career. As a composer and arranger myself, I tried to help Mom fully realize her creative vision on a regular basis, and always desired to see through one of her life goals: to get one of her original works into print. While I wasn’t able to achieve this prior to her passing, it became a major mission of mine to complete the task. After combing through her files, I selected a catchy patriotic selection to arrange for concert band, which has resulted in Freedom’s Banner, a concert march suitable for any flag-waving occasion, and very typical of mom’s inspiring optimism.