title: Robert S. Frost
text: # 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
  