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Robert S. Frost

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Robert S. Frost (September 18, 1942 – February 18, 2013) was an American composer and music educator. He held degrees in music education, including a doctorate.

Frost is known for his work as a string-ensemble composer who created intricate, complex arrangements. He wrote several music theory books and was friends with conductor Dennis Hiedel.

Education

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Frost received bachelor's and master's degrees in Music Education from Utah State University and his doctorate in Music Education from the University of Northern Colorado.[1]

Works

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Original Pieces

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  • Illusions
  • Pizzicato Pizazz
  • Theme and Variations
  • Caper Capriccioso
  • Main Street March
  • Pineapple Upside-Down
  • Scherzo Pizzicato
  • Fugue in F
  • Accents
  • Tales from Sherwood Forest (Piano part by Mary Elledge)
  • Road Trip
  • Ready, Set, Swing!
  • Niltshi: The Voice of the Wind
  • Cable Car Crossing
  • Cardboard Regatta
  • Grand Fanfare and Processional
  • Bonjour!
  • Sanseneon
  • Classical Contours
  • Fiesta Mexicana
  • Snowflakes

Arrangements

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  • Jolly Old St. Nick
  • Thirds a Plenty
  • Danza Carnival
  • Pomp and Circumstance
  • Prelude and Fugue
  • Classics a la Carte!
  • Bon Voyage! Destination... Russia
  • Bon Voyage! Destination... Canada
  • Canzon and Fuga
  • Merry go Rondo
  • Two Seventeenth Century Dances
  • Allegro Spiritoso
  • Air with Variations

Series and Other Publications

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  • Artistry in Strings
    • Introduction to Artistry in Strings
    • Artistry in Strings Concert Selections
  • Artistry in Ensembles
  • All for Strings
  • Solos and Etudes
  • Viva Vibrato!
  • String Techniques For Superior Musical Performance
  • Rhythm Techniques For Superior Musical Performance
  • Primo Performance
  • Primo Encores
  • Christmas Kaleidoscope
  • Christmas Kaleidoscope II
  • Especially for Strings
  • First Things First
    • First things First S'more
  • Sacred Settings


References

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