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Frank Ticheli, named composer-in-residence for the Pacific Symphony last March. Ticheli has been teaching at USC and giving preconcert lectures for the orchestra at the Orange County Performing Arts Center. So far, though, the Pacific has not played any of his music. But that will change, say orchestra officials, who announced at his appointment that he would compose a “substantial” new work for the orchestra’s 1992-93 season. But the organization has not yet released details.

Ticheli was born in Monroe, La., studied at Southern Methodist University in Dallas and at the University of Michigan. Before his USC appointment, he taught at Trinity University in San Antonio, Tex. His published works include pieces for chamber groups to concert bands and orchestras.