Robert S. Frost

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.

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

External links

• https://www.kendormusic.com/store/index.php?_a=viewCat&catId=230
• http://www.kjos.com/orchestra/frost_r.html
• http://www.cemeteryrecordsonline.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=105684135