Ralph Ford: Leichte Noten

A lovely string arrangement of this rhythmic gem! Written by Albert Ellmenreich and arranged by Ralph Ford, this clever piece has been a favorite of pianists for many years. (1:30)

A lovely string arrangement of this rhythmic gem! Written by Albert Ellmenreich and arranged by Ralph Ford, this clever piece has been a favorite of pianists for many years. (1:30)

A lovely string arrangement of this rhythmic gem! Written by Albert Ellmenreich and arranged by Ralph Ford, this clever piece has been a favorite of pianists for many years. (1:30)

A Gordon Goodwin chart for the young player! Arranger Ralph Ford has scored this Goodwin swing shuffle to make it accessible for the younger band. Challenges include the shuffle groove and accurate ar...

A Gordon Goodwin chart for the young player! Arranger Ralph Ford has scored this Goodwin swing shuffle to make it accessible for the younger band. Challenges include the shuffle groove and accurate ar...

Crazy title? It's from the movie of the same name and is a tongue-in-cheek swing chart adapted from a much more difficult chart by Gordon Goodwin for the Big Phat Band. Arranged for the younger player...

Crazy title? It's from the movie of the same name and is a tongue-in-cheek swing chart adapted from a much more difficult chart by Gordon Goodwin for the Big Phat Band. Arranged for the younger player...

Even though they call him 'Duke,' Ellington is actually the King of Jazz! The year 1999 marks the 100th anniversary of his birth, and there's no better time to add this classic Ellington chart to the...

A jazz ensemble essential! George Gershwin's song is the foundation for hundreds of jazz tunes, with the use of the chord progression becoming known as ''Rhythm' changes.' I GOT RHYTHM is the 'real Mc...

A jazz ensemble essential! George Gershwin's song is the foundation for hundreds of jazz tunes, with the use of the chord progression becoming known as ''Rhythm' changes.' I GOT RHYTHM is the 'real Mc...

Start your band off swinging with this Gershwin standard arranged by Ralph Ford. The trombones start things off, add the brass section, then add a sax soli. Hold on, there's more; into a tutti for the...

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. Your students...

This beautiful Scriban melody is an engaging addition to your young band's repertoire. With intriguing musical lines, thee melody weaves seamlessly through the ensemble. A most musical choice for your...

This beautiful Scriban melody is an engaging addition to your young band's repertoire. With intriguing musical lines, thee melody weaves seamlessly through the ensemble. A most musical choice for your...

This beautiful Scriban melody is an engaging addition to your young band's repertoire. With intriguing musical lines, thee melody weaves seamlessly through the ensemble. A most musical choice for your...

This beautiful Scriban melody is an engaging addition to your young band's repertoire. With intriguing musical lines, thee melody weaves seamlessly through the ensemble. A most musical choice for your...

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 yo...

Dieses lebendige Werk erinnert an die abwechslungsreiche Landschaft in den zentralen Teilen von O'hau und beschreibt musikalisch das reiche Erbe und die Tradition dieser Region. Die Worte "Ka Uka", di...

Dieses lebendige Werk erinnert an die abwechslungsreiche Landschaft in den zentralen Teilen von O'hau und beschreibt musikalisch das reiche Erbe und die Tradition dieser Region. Die Worte "Ka Uka", di...

Reminiscent of the varied landscape in the central portions of O'hau, this vibrant work musically depicts the rich heritage and tradition of this area. Complete with forceful tribal sounds, the words...

Dieses lebendige Werk erinnert an die abwechslungsreiche Landschaft in den zentralen Teilen von O'hau und beschreibt musikalisch das reiche Erbe und die Tradition dieser Region. Die Worte "Ka Uka", di...

Three holiday favorites are staged in an enjoyable easy-swing style. Including 'We Three Kings,' 'silent Night' and 'Jolly Old St. Nicholas,' the style will steal your show. A tremendous work to intro...

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. Your students...

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. Your students...

Perfect as a concert opener, closer, or show piece, 'Pique Dame,' by the romantic Austrian composer Franz von Suppe is now available, for the first time, in a form accessible for young musicians. A wo...