Loveable Clown

This piece was originally featured on The Red Skelton Show. The music was created as a theme for Freddie the Freeloader and can often be heard during Freddie's pantomime scenes. Anyone who's seen the Red Skelton show will instantly recognize this classic theme.

Little House on the Prairie

Notes:
Originally aired on NBC from 1974 - 1982, Little House on the Prairie was a classic American television show. David served as composer for the show and this is an piece is an arrangement on the show's original main theme.
Instrumentation: 
  • Flute 1,2,3
  • Oboe 1,2
  • Clarinet 1,2
  • F. Horn 1,2,3,4
  • Trumpet 1,2,3
  • Trombone 1,2,3
  • Percussion
  • Timpani
  • Piano/Organ
  • Drums
  • Harp
  • Electric Guitar
  • Violins A,B,C
  • Viola
  • Cello
  • Bass

This is the opening title theme to the Western TV Series "High Chaparral"

Holiday For Strings

Notes:
This classic David Rose piece was the theme song for the Red Skelton Show for over 20 years. Written in 1942, this piece is still recognized today is a classic American composition. The pizzacato strings and soaring melodies give this composition its distinctive sound.
Instrumentation: 
  • Flute 1,2
  • Piccolo
  • Oboe 1,2
  • Clarinet 1,2
  • Bs Clarinet
  • Bassoon 1,2
  • Horn 1,2,3,4
  • Trumpet 1,2,3,4
  • Trombone 1,2,3
  • Tuba
  • Timpani
  • Percussion 1,2
  • Piano
  • Harp
  • Violin A,B,C
  • Viola
  • Cello
  • Bass

This is the opening title theme for Michael Landon's show: Highway to Heaven.

Father Murphey

Bonanza

Notes:
Airing on NBC from 1959 to 1973 Bonanza was one of the most popular westerns to air on American Television. The theme, written by Jay Livingston and Ray Evans, was later arranged by David Rose is instantly recognized and has become an iconic theme. In addition to the television series, this theme has also made it on to some of David Rose's instrumental albums.
Instrumentation: 
  • Flute 1,2 + Picc
  • Oboe 1,2
  • Clarinet 1,2
  • Bs Clarinet
  • Bassoon 1,2
  • Horn 1,2,3,4
  • Trumpet 1,2
  • Trombone 1,2,3,4
  • Timpani
  • Guitar 1,2 (lead, rhythm)
  • Piano
  • Drums
  • Harp
  • Violin 1,2
  • Viola
  • Cello
  • Bass