Ralph Ford composer / arranger
Ralph Ford (b.1963) is a composer, arranger, conductor, and clinician. In addition to his twenty nine years of university teaching experience, Ralph has enjoyed a wide variety of professional experiences in the music, media, and broadcast industries. He is an exclusive composer and arranger for the Belwin division of Alfred Publishing Company in Los Angeles, California, with over 250 titles available worldwide for orchestra, concert band, jazz ensemble, and marching band. A frequently commissioned composer, his music has been premiered and performed by university, military, professional, community, and school ensembles around the world. He has received international and regional advertising awards for his jingles and 3-D animation. His work in media includes live radio broadcasts, host, voice-over for television, commercials, and video productions, conducting live musical productions, recording sessions, produced recordings for release on traditional discs and other types of new media, compose and record news music packages for national network affiliates, and producing programs for television, radio, and the internet.
His work as a professional arranger began at age fifteen as a student in Panama City, Florida. While attending Troy State University, he was appointed as Director of Jazz Ensemble I during his sophomore undergraduate year, a position he held for fifteen years. During his senior undergraduate year, he began his tenure as the staff arranger for the university band program. Upon completing his undergraduate degree in 1986, he was appointed to the music faculty as staff arranger and assistant director by his collegiate director and mentor, Dr. John Long, where he also taught courses in orchestration, arranging, theory, technology, jazz studies, and applied brass for the next fifteen years. He earned his Master of Science degree in 1988 from Troy while serving on the faculty as fulltime instructor. In 1999, he began his career as an exclusive composer/arranger from Warner Brothers Publications, a relationship that he proudly continues today with Alfred Publications. Ralph retired from Troy University in June 2011 following a ten year appointment as the Director of Bands, Coordinator of Winds and Percussion, and Professor of Music.
In addition to his usual production schedule, Ralph is also in demand as a conductor, clinician, adjudicator, and guest lecturer throughout the United States and abroad. He has received local, state, regional, and national recognition and proclamations for his artistic achievements from academic, artistic, and government organizations. With a wide variety of professional and educational experiences, he brings a unique personality to his work with colleagues and students alike. His professional affiliations include the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP), Phi Beta Mu International Bandmasters Fraternity, and holds honorary memberships in Phi Kappa Phi, Kappa Kappa Psi, Phi Beta Mu, Tau Beta Sigma, and Sigma Alpha Iota. He was selected by Rotary International to serve as a Rotary Fellow to Namibia and South Africa. In March 2009, he was elected to membership in the prestigious American Bandmasters Association. Ralph resides in Troy, Alabama with his wife, Amanda, daughters Melanie and Abby, Basset Hound Angel, Jack Russell terrier Gizmo, and the fabulous Miss Kitty.
His work as a professional arranger began at age fifteen as a student in Panama City, Florida. While attending Troy State University, he was appointed as Director of Jazz Ensemble I during his sophomore undergraduate year, a position he held for fifteen years. During his senior undergraduate year, he began his tenure as the staff arranger for the university band program. Upon completing his undergraduate degree in 1986, he was appointed to the music faculty as staff arranger and assistant director by his collegiate director and mentor, Dr. John Long, where he also taught courses in orchestration, arranging, theory, technology, jazz studies, and applied brass for the next fifteen years. He earned his Master of Science degree in 1988 from Troy while serving on the faculty as fulltime instructor. In 1999, he began his career as an exclusive composer/arranger from Warner Brothers Publications, a relationship that he proudly continues today with Alfred Publications. Ralph retired from Troy University in June 2011 following a ten year appointment as the Director of Bands, Coordinator of Winds and Percussion, and Professor of Music.
In addition to his usual production schedule, Ralph is also in demand as a conductor, clinician, adjudicator, and guest lecturer throughout the United States and abroad. He has received local, state, regional, and national recognition and proclamations for his artistic achievements from academic, artistic, and government organizations. With a wide variety of professional and educational experiences, he brings a unique personality to his work with colleagues and students alike. His professional affiliations include the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP), Phi Beta Mu International Bandmasters Fraternity, and holds honorary memberships in Phi Kappa Phi, Kappa Kappa Psi, Phi Beta Mu, Tau Beta Sigma, and Sigma Alpha Iota. He was selected by Rotary International to serve as a Rotary Fellow to Namibia and South Africa. In March 2009, he was elected to membership in the prestigious American Bandmasters Association. Ralph resides in Troy, Alabama with his wife, Amanda, daughters Melanie and Abby, Basset Hound Angel, Jack Russell terrier Gizmo, and the fabulous Miss Kitty.
Dillon's Flight Ralph Ford
Titel / Title: Dillon's Flight
Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications
Instrumentation: Concert Band
Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen
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0000000'Dillons Flight' was inspired by the legend of the Phoenix, a bird of fire that does not lay eggs, has no younglings, was here at the beginning of time, and yet still lives today ...
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Duration: 5:07 min
Difficulty: 3
Difficulty: 3
Article Nr: 149931
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Down Home Christmas (concert band) Ralph Ford
Titel / Title: Down Home Christmas
Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications
Instrumentation: Concert Band
Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen
Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen
Sprache / Language: English
UPC: 38081282664
featuring 'Jingle Bells,' 'Silent Night,' and 'Jolly Old St. Nicholas'
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Duration: 2:38 min
Difficulty: 2
Difficulty: 2
Article Nr: 146336
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Elton John Classics (Medley) Ralph Ford
Inhalt: Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, Crocodile Rock, Daniel, Saturday Night's Alright; Candle in the Wind
Duration: 5:37 min
Difficulty: 4
Difficulty: 4
Article Nr: 136388
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Everything Is Awesome (Remixx) Patterson / Samberg / Schaffer / Taccone / Bartholomew / Lisa Harriton / Arr. Ralph Ford
From the hit animated film, The LEGO Movie, 'Everything Is Awesome' is the infectious dance theme that is intertwined throughout the story of Emmet, an ordinary, 'follow the rules' LEGO® character who becomes the key to saving the world from the evil President Business. Featuring a driving bass line, this familiar gleeful theme is a sure winner! (2:15) ...
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Duration: 2:15 min
Difficulty: 1
Difficulty: 1
Composer: Patterson / Samberg / Schaffer / Taccone / Bartholomew / Lisa Harriton
Arranger: Ralph Ford
Arranger: Ralph Ford
Article Nr: 170325
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Feld Gustav Mahler / Arr. Ralph Ford
Titel / Title: Ging heut Morgen ubers Feld
Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications
Instrumentation: Concert Band
Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen
Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen
UPC: 38081351049
Symphonic BandThe second movement of Mahler's 'Songs of the Wayfarer' was originally scored for voice and piano. The second and most-musical movement, has b ...
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Duration: 4:25 min
Difficulty: 4
Difficulty: 4
Article Nr: 152161
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Fire Caves of Golgathon (concert band) Ralph Ford
Titel / Title: Fire Caves of Golgathon
Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications
Instrumentation: Concert Band
Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen
Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen
Erscheinungsdatum / Date of Production: 2006
UPC: 38081269160
Using only the first six notes of the B-flat Major scale, Ralph Ford has crafted a dynamic new chart for your begin ...
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Duration: 2:26 min
Difficulty: 1
Difficulty: 1
Article Nr: 146362
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For All The Wyle Eternal - CB Ralph Ford / Arr. Ralph Ford
Titel / Title: For All the Wyle Eternal
Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications
Instrumentation: Concert Band
Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen
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Symphonic Band
Characterized with sweeping melodies driving dynamic rhythms interrupted with peaceful serene passages built upon charismatic melodies this musical tribut ...
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Duration: 6:50 min
Difficulty: 4+
Difficulty: 4+
Article Nr: 152174
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Frosty's Caribbean Holiday Steve Nelson & Jack Rollins / Arr. Ralph Ford
Don't worry.he won't melt. The classic holiday character, "Frosty" on the beach in the Caribbean. I suppose it had best be a short vacation! It's a delightful twist to spice up your holiday program.
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Duration: 1:38 min
Difficulty: 2
Difficulty: 2
Article Nr: 159659
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Frosty's Caribbean Holiday(concert band) Ralph Ford
Titel / Title: Frosty's Caribbean Holiday
Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications
Instrumentation: Concert Band
Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen
Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen
Erscheinungsdatum / Date of Production: 2003
UPC: 654979066026
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Duration: 1:38 min
Difficulty: 2
Difficulty: 2
Article Nr: 140571
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Funkytown Steve Greenberg / Arr. Ralph Ford
Titel / Title: Funkytown - Originally performed by Lipps, Inc.
Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications
Instrumentation: Concert Band
Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen
Erscheinungsdatum / Date of Production: 2014
UPC: 38081471464
Originally recorded by the studio band Lipps, Inc., this classic rock chart has been ranked number one by Billboard for four ...
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Duration: --:-- min
Difficulty: 1+
Difficulty: 1+
Article Nr: 165037
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G-Force Five! Ralph Ford
SERIES: Belwin Beginning String Orchestra
CATEGORY: String Orchestra
FORMAT: Conductor Score & Parts
LEVEL: 2
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Difficulty: 2
Difficulty: 2
Article Nr: 603406
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Galileo's Vision Ralph Ford
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Duration: 4:1 min
Difficulty: -
Difficulty: -
Article Nr: 142460
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Go West! (concert band) Diverse / Arr. Ralph Ford
Titel / Title: Go West! - Featuring The Magnificent Seven - The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly - Hang 'Em High
Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications
Instrumentation: Concert Band
Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen
Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen
Erscheinungsdatum / Date of Production: 2004
UPC: 654979083238
Ride 'em Cowboy! Here's a high-energy medley ...
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Duration: 2:53 min
Difficulty: 3
Difficulty: 3
Article Nr: 142398
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Gollum's Song Howard Shore / Arr. Ralph Ford
Titel / Title: Gollum's Song - from The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications
Instrumentation: Concert Band
Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen
Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen
ISBN: 9780757931956
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Duration: 2:34 min
Difficulty: 1
Difficulty: 1
Article Nr: 140446
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Hooray for Hollywood Johnny Mercer / Arr. Ralph Ford
Titel / Title: Hooray For Hollywood (Marching Band)
Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications
Instrumentation: Marching Band
Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen
UPC: 654979998754
Words by Johnny Mercer, music by Richard A. Whiting / arr. Ralph FordOpen your next show with this sparkling Ralph Ford arrangement. Driving rhythms and 'middle of the road' scorin ...
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Duration: 1:26 min
Difficulty: 3
Difficulty: 3
Article Nr: 137952
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Hooroosh! (concert band) Ralph Ford
Titel / Title: Hooroosh!
Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications
Instrumentation: Concert Band
Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen
Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen
Erscheinungsdatum / Date of Production: 2006
UPC: 38081277004
It's defined as 'a wild, hurried, or excited state or situation.' 'Hooroosh!' begins with a quiet and mysterious lyric clarinet m ...
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Duration: 3:36 min
Difficulty: 1+
Difficulty: 1+
Article Nr: 146340
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