Conductor

Saxofonist

Featuring the Eastman School Symphony Orchestra performing The Mummy (1932), conducted by Mark Watters.

EPSG:4326

Beal Institute: Visual Music 8.0

Eastman School of Music

Mark Watters is a six-time Emmy Award-winning composer and conductor whose diverse career spans 400 television episodes, feature films, DVDs and video games. Mark holds the distinction of serving as music director for two Olympics ('96 & '02) and in 2002, Mark was asked by John Williams to co-conduct the Academy Awards. Mark is the director of the Beal Institute for Film Music and Contemporary Media, named after Eastman alum and Emmy-winning composer Jeff Beal.

Faculty Artist Series: Mark Watters, baritone saxophone

The bat signal is lighting up Fort Worth! For one night only, experience Tim Burton’s Batman (1989) like never before—with full film projected on the big screen while the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra performs Danny Elfman’s iconic score live in sync with every thrilling moment. Revisit the dark, stylish world of Gotham City™ and unforgettable performances of Michael Keaton and Jack Nicholson, and the rest of the stellar cast that made the history of one of DC Comics’ most popular superhero characters. Batman (1989) in Concert offers the full movie experience, only better, complete with concessions and adult beverages available for purchase.

Conductor, Saxofonist

Mark Watters

Events

Upcoming events

Oct 24, 2026

Batman (1989) in Concert · Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra

Past events

Jan 23, 2026

Beal Institute: Visual Music 8.0 · Eastman School of Music

Sep 9, 2025

Faculty Artist Series: Mark Watters, baritone saxophone · Eastman School of Music

Future and recently performed repertoire

Conductor in Batman by Elfman

Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra

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