Songs Article Count:  4

Betty Roe's songs fall into three general categories:

  • Art Songs, generally for voice and piano but also for a wide range of instrumentation and multiple voices
  • Cabaret songs
  • Children's Songs
Operas Article Count:  1

Betty Roe has composed six operas, five of which are for chamber forces.  However, the spectacular Swindon: The Opera is scored for soloists, (Greek) chorus of Cynics, full orchestra, cynic's band, Chorus and children's choir.

The chamber operas included a Victorian thriller, two aspects of pilgrimages, a meeting of two Queens and a college reunion.  All the operas are tuneful and a delight for both performers and audiences.

Musicals Article Count:  1

Betty Roe has written 18 musicals and two Pantomimes, mostly to texts by Marian Lines and mostly for children to perform.

Choral Article Count:  1

Choral works form a significant part of Betty Roe's catalogue. Her work as a church organist and choral conductor has led to a wide range of texts and forces.