Ralph Ford

The title CompleX-2030 was inspired by the title given to plan created in 2000 by the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) to modernize nuclear weaponry. Premiered by the Georgia Music Educ...

The title CompleX-2030 was inspired by the title given to plan created in 2000 by the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) to modernize nuclear weaponry. Premiered by the Georgia Music Educ...

Musically depicting a meteor event that occurs in the Earth's atmosphere each day, this energetic composition provides the opportunity to teach dramatic playing. With very few notes and rhythms that a...

Musically depicting a meteor event that occurs in the Earth's atmosphere each day, this energetic composition provides the opportunity to teach dramatic playing. With very few notes and rhythms that a...

A musical depiction of an exciting rafting ride located in the beautiful state of Oregon, this compelling and dynamic piece can serve as an energizing opener or a punctuating closer for any program. P...

The parade begins with the percussion section at a distance while the flutes introduce the traditional theme. The wonderfully innovative countermelodies interwoven with the conventional theme are cert...

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 '...

A component of the Warner Bros. Publications Commissioned Work Competition held at the MidWest Clinic in December 2001, this lush original ballad is reflective of the joy of the holiday season. Add th...

A bit dark and mysterious, but engaging for your students to rehearse. The initial musical indication is ''with fury'' beginning with a bold fanfare section. Then, splashes of sound and vivid textures...

A bit dark and mysterious, but engaging for your students to rehearse. The initial musical indication is ''with fury'' beginning with a bold fanfare section. Then, splashes of sound and vivid textures...

A bit dark and mysterious, but engaging for your students to rehearse. The initial musical indication is ''with fury'' beginning with a bold fanfare section. Then, splashes of sound and vivid textures...

A bit dark and mysterious, but engaging for your students to rehearse. The initial musical indication is ''with fury'' beginning with a bold fanfare section. Then, splashes of sound and vivid textures...

With this stunning new overture for young band, your students will sound glorious while nothing is musically out of reach. A magnificent fanfare sets the stage for the beautiful woodwind melody, inter...

From the smash box office hit, this arrangement of James Horner's Coming Home from the Sea combined with the regal Navy Hymn from the final scene of the movie is certain to be an awe-inspiring additio...

Three favorites combined for your holiday pleasure. With much fire, it works well as an opener, a closer - or a great encore at your holiday concert. All the sections get a chance with the melodic mat...

Adapted for the younger player from Gordon Goodwin's original Big Phat Band chart. It's a rock-march that begins with a drum cadence then into the funky-rock groove at 114 BPM. Includes written-out so...

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Ralph Ford delivers a superb Latin-rock chart with a melody that will grab you. Features include a simple but catchy piano montuno pattern, written solos for alto sax and trumpet, and an optional but...

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...

You may think this chart is all swing but it begins as a Latin then alternates with a swing feel---very clever! The tempo is bright at around 190-200 BPM. With written-out solos for trumpet and tenor...