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.
Pique Dame (Highlights) Franz von Suppé / Arr. Ralph Ford
Titel / Title: Pique Dame (Highlights) - For Betty Bates
Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications
Instrumentation: Concert Band
Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen
Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen
Erscheinungsdatum / Date of Production: 2012
UPC: 38081431819Perfect as a concert opener, closer, or show piece, Pique Dame, by the romantic Austrian composer F ...
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Duration: 2:00 min
Difficulty: 2+
Difficulty: 2+
Article Nr: 159613
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Quantum Mission Ralph Ford / Arr. Ralph Ford
Titel / Title: Quantum Mission
Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications
Instrumentation: Concert Band
Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen
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Very Beginning Band
Ralph Ford concludes his collection of thrillers for young bands with Quantum Mission. Opening with a bold flourish, the stage is set for the secret assignmen ...
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Duration: 2:24 min
Difficulty: 1
Difficulty: 1
Article Nr: 152054
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Romance Ralph Ford
Titel / Title: Romance
Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications
Instrumentation: Orchestra
Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen
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full orchestra / Belwin Intermediate Full/String Orchestra / Full Orchestra with CD
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Duration: 3:14 min
Difficulty: 2
Difficulty: 2
Article Nr: 602799
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Romanza Ralph Ford
This beautiful original ballad for young band features plush melodies and rich, thickly scored harmonies. Terrific opportunities exist for teaching balance and dynamic shadings. A wonderfully musical beginning for your program.
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Duration: 3:30 min
Difficulty: 2
Difficulty: 2
Article Nr: 140020
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Royal Canadian Sketches (concert band) Ralph Ford
This bright composition in three movements, is reminiscent of the Alberta, Canada wilderness. Mr. Ford has musically depicted his impressions beginning with aggressive 'Trailblazing.' The delicate 'Autumn Light' is depicted in the second movement. Finally, 'Vista' is displayed with brilliant musical force. Wonderfully diverse, this work is an unquestionable champion! ...
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Duration: 8:53 min
Difficulty: 3
Difficulty: 3
Article Nr: 137903
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Selections from Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets John Williams / Arr. Ralph Ford
Titel / Title: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications
Instrumentation: Concert Band
Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen
Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen
ISBN: 9780757932007
UPC: 654979058441
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Duration: 4:06 min
Difficulty: 2+
Difficulty: 2+
Article Nr: 140447
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Shannon Falls Ralph Ford
SERIES: Belwin Intermediate Full Orchestra
CATEGORY: Full Orchestra
FORMAT: Conductor Score & Parts
LEVEL: 3
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Difficulty: 3
Difficulty: 3
Article Nr: 603427
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Shannon Falls (concert band) Ralph Ford
Titel / Title: Shannon Falls ( Movement 2 from Sea to Sky )
Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications
Instrumentation: Concert Band
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Sprache / Language: English
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In contrast to the opening movement of Ralph Ford's impressive Sea to Sky, Shannon Falls is a lovely ballad portraying the ...
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Duration: 3:59 min
Difficulty: 3+
Difficulty: 3+
Article Nr: 147894
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Spy Games (concert band) Ralph Ford
Titel / Title: Spy Games
Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications
Instrumentation: Concert Band
Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen
Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen
UPC: 38081330068
Experience the action and adventures of an international agent in Spy Games! This thriller will have your students and audience members alike on the edge of their seats. A hi ...
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Duration: 1:58 min
Difficulty: 1
Difficulty: 1
Article Nr: 149893
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Stawamus Chief Ralph Ford
Titel / Title: Stawamus Chief - Mvt. III from the Sea to Sky Suite
Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications
Instrumentation: Concert Band
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The third installment of Ralph Ford's four-movement Sea to Sky Suite, the melodic and harmonic material for Stawamus Chief was crafted from th ...
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Duration: 6:43 min
Difficulty: 5
Difficulty: 5
Article Nr: 149955
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Strange Pursuit (concert band) Ralph Ford
Titel / Title: Strange Pursuit
Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications
Instrumentation: Concert Band
Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen
Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen
Erscheinungsdatum / Date of Production: 2007
UPC: 38081300078
An exciting work for beginners, Ralph Ford's Strange Pursuit will hit the mark with contrasting styles and a variety of art ...
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Duration: 2:10 min
Difficulty: 1
Difficulty: 1
Article Nr: 147815
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Sun Peaks Ralph Ford / Arr. Ralph Ford
Titel / Title: Sun Peaks
Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications
Instrumentation: Concert Band
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All build upon the initial brass 'Peaks' motif, Ralph Ford's original work opens with a dramatic energy-packed fanfare leading to a broad and sweeping statement of the melodic material ...
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Duration: 4:06 min
Difficulty: 2
Difficulty: 2
Article Nr: 152123
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Swing Those Bells (concert band) Ralph Ford
Titel / Title: Swing Those Bells (concert band)
Komponist / Arrangeur / Contributor: Ford, Ralph (arranger)
Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications
ISBN:
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UPC: 654979190011
Produkttyp / Product: Symphonic wind band
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Duration: 1:59 min
Difficulty: 2
Difficulty: 2
Article Nr: 136337
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The High School Cadets John Philip Sousa / Arr. Ralph Ford
Serie: Beginning Band
John Philip Sousa's classic march scaled to the beginning level, The traditional dynamics are clearly displayed, Although manageable by beginners, more advanced ensembles may choose to perform this march with reduced preparation time, Program on any concert, use as a warm-up for a competitive performance, or simply as an encore,
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Duration: 1:30 min
Difficulty: 1
Difficulty: 1
Article Nr: 136314
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The Sleeping Place of the Stars Ralph Ford
Titel / Title: Sleeping Place of the Stars, The(c/band)
Komponist / Arrangeur / Contributor: Fors, Ralph
Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications
ISBN: BDM04029
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UPC: 654979073833
Produkttyp / Product: Symphonic wind band
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Duration: 4:34 min
Difficulty: -
Difficulty: -
Article Nr: 142449
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To Forge the New Frontier Ralph Ford
Titel / Title: To Forge the New Frontier
Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications
Instrumentation: Concert Band
Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen
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The original overture starts with a flourish and spirals to a soaring melody that is staged atop a driving rhythm. The introductory material is revisited twice, each ti ...
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Duration: 3 min
Difficulty: 2
Difficulty: 2
Article Nr: 136333
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