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
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