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 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.http://www.kjos.com/orchestra/frost_r.html
Works
Original Pieces
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
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
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
External links
https://www.kendormusic.com/store/index.php?_a=viewCat&catId=230 http://www.kjos.com/orchestra/frost_r.html