Sheet Music Downloads by Frank Erickson

In western culture the richest heritage of folk music is undoubtedly of British origin. Even our American folk songs owe much to this tradition and the same can be said of Nordic (Scandinavian) folk s...

this, in addition to Balfe's heritage, could account for its Irish folk-song quality.

this, in addition to Balfe's heritage, could account for its Irish folk-song quality.

Mystique: 'a complex of attitudes developing around an idea and a special skill, essential in an activity'. The 'attitude' in this composition is that of the excitement, as well as the subtleties of p...

Mystique: 'a complex of attitudes developing around an idea and a special skill, essential in an activity'. The 'attitude' in this composition is that of the excitement, as well as the subtleties of p...

The work is simple in conception but full of the characteristics that have been trademarks of Erickson's compositions for band. It begins simply with the snare drum stating its simple cadence. This is...

The work is simple in conception but full of the characteristics that have been trademarks of Erickson's compositions for band. It begins simply with the snare drum stating its simple cadence. This is...

Two Songs of Morning contains two beautifully contrasting melodies, scored to demonstrate the lush tonal capabilities of the concert band. The Gaelic Melody used in movement tow is the well-known 'Mor...

Two Songs of Morning contains two beautifully contrasting melodies, scored to demonstrate the lush tonal capabilities of the concert band. The Gaelic Melody used in movement tow is the well-known 'Mor...

What a great interplay of rhythms! History will remember this work as one of the most played concert and contest pieces of all time. The alternation of two rhythms, one syncopated and the other an aft...

What a great interplay of rhythms! History will remember this work as one of the most played concert and contest pieces of all time. The alternation of two rhythms, one syncopated and the other an aft...

Following a gentle, lyric fanfare at the opening, each section begins in a quiet way, gradually growing toward maturity, and isn't thus true of life itself? It is also hoped that other inflections of...

Following a gentle, lyric fanfare at the opening, each section begins in a quiet way, gradually growing toward maturity, and isn't thus true of life itself? It is also hoped that other inflections of...

Spoon River is and American folk-dance or fiddle-tune, the same melody that was used by Percy Grainger in his composition, Spoon River. The first eight measures in unison woodwinds is followed by the...

Spoon River is and American folk-dance or fiddle-tune, the same melody that was used by Percy Grainger in his composition, Spoon River. The first eight measures in unison woodwinds is followed by the...

Country Gardens is typical of Grainger's humor and literary style where as the Irish Tune from County Derry Grainger expresses his grateful acknowledgment to Miss J. Ross who has made a large collecti...

Country Gardens is typical of Grainger's humor and literary style where as the Irish Tune from County Derry Grainger expresses his grateful acknowledgment to Miss J. Ross who has made a large collecti...

Although music can be sufficient unto itself, it also may conjure images and ideas of many kinds to the audience (as well as the composer). It is not difficult to imagine the restlessness, the flight,...

Although music can be sufficient unto itself, it also may conjure images and ideas of many kinds to the audience (as well as the composer). It is not difficult to imagine the restlessness, the flight,...

The Choral Fantasy varies from the Choral Prelude in that it is much freer in form and style. This number opens with a variation of the fanfare that has been traditionally inserted as an introduction...

The Choral Fantasy varies from the Choral Prelude in that it is much freer in form and style. This number opens with a variation of the fanfare that has been traditionally inserted as an introduction...

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Here is a marvelously moving, yet highly sophisticated offering of tonal colors. Teach line and structure. Highly recommended for concert or contest. This title is available through SmartMusic.

Here is a marvelously moving, yet highly sophisticated offering of tonal colors. Teach line and structure. Highly recommended for concert or contest. This title is available through SmartMusic.