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.
Hyperdrive Ralph Ford
Titel / Title: Hyperdrive
Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications
Instrumentation: Concert Band
Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen
Serie / Series: Belwin Young Band
Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen
Erscheinungsdatum / Date of Production: 2014
UPC: 38081483504
Inspired by science fiction writers from the 1900s, the ability to travel faster than the spee ...
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Duration: 2:15 min
Difficulty: 2
Difficulty: 2
Article Nr: 165045
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Indiana Jones Crystal Skull (c/band) Ralph Ford
Titel / Title: Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications
Instrumentation: Concert Band
Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen
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John Williams' film scoring at its best! Here is Ralph Ford's Suite from Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. Based on the end c ...
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Difficulty: 4
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Article Nr: 150727
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Journey of the Taikonaut (concert band) Ralph Ford
Titel / Title: Journey of the Taikonaut (concert band)
Komponist / Arrangeur / Contributor: Ford, Ralph
Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications
ISBN: BDM04050
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UPC: 654979080749
Produkttyp / Product: Symphonic wind band
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Duration: 2:19 min
Difficulty: -
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Article Nr: 142438
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Kernkraft 400 Florian Senfter & Emanuel Guenther / Arr. Ralph Ford
'Kernkraft 400' was a recording by German techno artist Zombie Nation and is very popular at sporting events, particularly in North America. This arrangement for beginning band may also serve as an easy arrangement for your pep band!
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Duration: 1:30 min
Difficulty: 1+
Difficulty: 1+
Article Nr: 159598
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Layla Eric Clapton / Arr. Ralph Ford
This energy-charged Eric Clapton tune will have your young band fired up and raring to go. Driving contemporary rock is the foundation for this familiar chart. With two diverse melodies, everyone has a chance to shine. A rousing pop concert closer.
Duration: 2:11 min
Difficulty: 2+
Difficulty: 2+
Article Nr: 147883
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Let it Snow! / Winter Wonderland (c/band) Ralph Ford
Titel / Title: Let It Snow! / Winter Wonderland - Pop Young Band
Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications
Instrumentation: Concert Band
Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen
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Let it snow (Sryne)|Winter Wonderland (Bernard)|Ford, Ralph, arr.
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Article Nr: 145060
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Franz Joseph Haydn's lovely musical setting of Come, My Soul, Thou Must Be Awakening has been scored for beginners in 3/4 time. The flowing melody is tuneful and will add to the musicality of your ensemble. First stated by the upper woodwinds, the full band builds to an emotional conclusion. Breathtaking!
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Duration: 2:19 min
Difficulty: 1
Difficulty: 1
Article Nr: 149894
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Man Of Steel Hans Zimmer / Arr. Ralph Ford
Titel / Title: Man of Steel, Suite from
Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications
Instrumentation: Concert Band
Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen
Serie / Series: Alfred Pop Concert Band
Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen
Erscheinungsdatum / Date of Production: 2014
UPC: 38081479989
The mega-blockbuster, Man of Steel, has a musical score as powerful as the ...
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Difficulty: 3+
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Article Nr: 164991
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Marching Band: Duel Of The Fates John Williams / Arr. Ralph Ford
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Pops for Marching BandThe long-awaited event occurs for the millions of STAR WARS fans throughout the world. THE PHANTOM MENACE arrives to welcoming audiences who have waited years for the event. DUEL OF THE FATES is the first soundtrack recording release and is destined to become one of the major works from this exciting John Williams ...
Duration: 1:50 min
Difficulty: 2+
Difficulty: 2+
Article Nr: 164051
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Moonlight Serenade (concert band) Ralph Ford
Titel / Title: Moonlight Serenade
Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications
Instrumentation: Concert Band
Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen
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Difficulty: -
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Article Nr: 142421
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New Age Christmas (Medley) Ralph Ford
Duration: 2:46 min
Difficulty: 4
Difficulty: 4
Article Nr: 136395
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Nocturne (concert band) Ralph Ford
Titel / Title: Nocturne (Opus 9, No. 2)
Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications
Instrumentation: Concert Band
Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen
Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen
Erscheinungsdatum / Date of Production: 2006
UPC: 38081277103
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Duration: 3:23 min
Difficulty: 2
Difficulty: 2
Article Nr: 146319
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Parade of the Wooden Soldiers Ralph Ford
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Duration: 2:05 min
Difficulty: 3
Difficulty: 3
Article Nr: 136352
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Patton (concert band) Jerry Goldsmith / Arr. Ralph Ford
Commanding and bold, this Jerry Goldsmith film score theme remains a favorite across generations. Ralph Ford has solidly scored this charming march at the young band level. Your audience will leave your concert whistling the tune!
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Duration: 1:28 min
Difficulty: 2+
Difficulty: 2+
Article Nr: 147884
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Pippin Stephen Schwartz / Arr. Ralph Ford
Titel / Title: Pippin - From the Broadway Musical
Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications
Instrumentation: Concert Band
Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen
Serie / Series: Alfred Pop Concert Band
Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen
Erscheinungsdatum / Date of Production: 2014
UPC: 38081480046
Scored by Stephen Schwartz and arranged for concert band by Ralp ...
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Difficulty: 3
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Article Nr: 165072
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