Robert S. Frost
# 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

### 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
