Francis J. Brickle Jr. ’73 *80

Frank died Feb. 9, 2025, of cancer in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

He was born in Wisconsin and later moved to the Bronx, N.Y., where he attended Fordham Preparatory School. At Princeton, he majored in music and belonged to the Chamber Choir and Glee Club. He continued his studies under the supervision of Milton Babbitt *92 and received an MFA in music in 1976 and a Ph.D. in 1980.

Frank composed music for the rest of his life and was awarded an NEA Artistic Excellence Award in 2010. He wrote music based on diatonic tune/harmonies. A critic once described his work as “neo-medieval psychedelia.”

Frank worked for the Institute for Defense Analyses in Princeton for 25 years, where he was engaged in radio-related activities. He also played competitive golf and had a scratch handicap.

Frank was predeceased by his wife, Sandra Leiblum. He will be missed by many, including his close friends who were fortunate to enjoy his quick wit. His music will surely continue to be appreciated by his following.