Joseph Benjamin Earp

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Joseph Benjamin Earp is the Music/Music Industry Chair and Director of Bands at Hinds Community College in Raymond, Mississippi. He received his undergraduate degree in Music Education from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, a Master of Music in Music Education from Anderson University (Anderson, South Carolina), and a Doctor of Music Education from Liberty University (Lynchburg, Virginia).

His professional teaching career began in 2006 as Director of Bands at Seneca High School in South Carolina. After two years, he taught at Robbinsville Middle and High Schools for a year before becoming the founding Director of Bands at Cox Mill High School in Concord, North Carolina. After eight years of numerous achievements at Cox Mill High School, he moved into his role at Limestone University (Gaffney, South Carolina) as Director of Athletic Bands, elevating many elements of Limestone’s athletic band program. Just before his role at Hinds Community College, Dr. Earp was the Director of Instrumental Music at Pfeiffer University in Misenheimer, North Carolina.

In addition to teaching, Dr. Earp is an active published composer and clinician with his music being performed internationally. His major compositional accomplishments include being the winner of the 2010 Claude T. Smith Composition Contest in Missouri, winner of the 2018 Thornton Community Band Composition Contest in Colorado, multiple J.W. Pepper Editors’ Choice awards, and multiple works selected to be part of the Band World Magazine Top 100. He currently resides in Clinton, Mississippi with his wife Mary Beth and sons Jackson and Jasper.

More about Dr. Earp can be found at www.joeemusic.com. Follow Dr. Earp on social media @earpcomposer.

Publications by Joseph Benjamin Earp

  • American Folk Song Trilogy

    American Folk Song Trilogy

    for Flexible Ensemble

    C. T. Smith/arr. Earp

    Full set | Full set - ePrint | Extra full score | Extra full score - ePrint | Oversized, spiral-bound score

    Grade: 3

    CTS-8088-00More Info This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
    CTS-8088-00
  • Cauldron's Curse

    Cauldron’s Curse

    Earp

    Full set | Extra part - Flute ePrint | Extra part - Oboe ePrint | Extra part - Bb Clarinet ePrint | Extra part - Bb Bass Clarinet ePrint | Extra part - Bassoon ePrint | Extra part - Alto Saxophone ePrint | Extra part - Tenor Saxophone ePrint | Extra part - Baritone Saxophone ePrint | Extra part - Bb Trumpet ePrint | Extra part - Horn in F ePrint | Extra part - Trombone ePrint | Extra part - Euphonium T.C. ePrint | Extra part - Euphonium ePrint | Extra part - Tuba ePrint | Extra part - Mallet Percussion ePrint | Extra part - Timpani ePrint | Extra part - Percussion 1 ePrint | Extra part - Percussion 2 ePrint | Full set - ePrint | Extra full score | Extra full score - ePrint | Oversized, spiral-bound score

    Grade: 1

    CTS-8094-00More Info This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
    CTS-8094-00
  • Chorale Prelude: All Things Bright And Beautiful

    Chorale Prelude: All Things Bright And Beautiful

    (An Old English Melody)

    C. T. Smith/arr. Earp

    Full set | Full set - ePrint | Extra full score | Extra full score - ePrint | Oversized, spiral-bound score

    Grade: 2

    CTS-8064-00More Info This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
    CTS-8064-00
  • Eternal Father

    Eternal Father

    C. T. Smith/arr. Earp

    Full set | Extra part - Piccolo ePrint | Extra part - Flute 1-2 ePrint | Extra part - Oboe ePrint | Extra part - Bb Clarinet 1 ePrint | Extra part - Bb Clarinet 2 ePrint | Extra part - Bb Bass Clarinet ePrint | Extra part - Contrabass Clarinet ePrint | Extra part - Bassoon ePrint | Extra part - Eb Alto Saxophone 1-2 ePrint | Extra part - Bb Tenor Saxophone ePrint | Extra part - Eb Baritone Saxophone ePrint | Extra part - Bb Trumpet 1 ePrint | Extra part - Bb Trumpet 2 ePrint | Extra part - Horn in F ePrint | Extra part - Trombone 1 ePrint | Extra part - Trombone 2 ePrint | Extra part - Euphonium T.C. ePrint | Extra part - Euphonium ePrint | Extra part - Tuba ePrint | Extra part - Timpani ePrint | Extra part - Percussion 1 ePrint | Extra part - Percussion 2 ePrint | Full set - ePrint | Extra full score | Extra full score - ePrint | Oversized, spiral-bound score

    Grade: 3.5

    CTS-8055-00More Info This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
    CTS-8055-00
  • Spartacus Rising

    Spartacus Rising

    Earp

    Full set | Extra part - Flute ePrint | Extra part - Oboe ePrint | Extra part - Bb Clarinet ePrint | Extra part - Bb Bass Clarinet ePrint | Extra part - Bassoon ePrint | Extra part - Alto Saxophone ePrint | Extra part - Tenor Saxophone ePrint | Extra part - Baritone Saxophone ePrint | Extra part - Bb Trumpet ePrint | Extra part - Horn in F ePrint | Extra part - Trombone ePrint | Extra part - Euphonium T.C. ePrint | Extra part - Euphonium ePrint | Extra part - Tuba ePrint | Extra part - Bells ePrint | Extra part - Timpani ePrint | Extra part - Percussion 1 ePrint | Extra part - Percussion 2 ePrint | Full set - ePrint | Extra full score | Extra full score - ePrint | Oversized, spiral-bound score

    Grade: .5

    CTS-8093-00More Info This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
    CTS-8093-00
  • Windstar

    Windstar

    (Concert Overture)

    C. T. Smith/arr. Earp

    Full set | Full set - ePrint | Extra full score | Extra full score - ePrint | Oversized, spiral-bound score

    Grade: 3

    CTS-8024-00More Info This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
    CTS-8024-00
  • America The Beautiful

    America The Beautiful

    for Flexible Ensemble

    Ward/arr. C. T. Smith/arr. Earp

    Full set | Extra score | Oversized, spiral-bound score

    Grade: 2

    CTS-8003-00More Info This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
    CTS-8003-00
  • Anthem For Winds And Percussion

    Anthem For Winds And Percussion

    C. T. Smith/arr. Earp

    Full set | Extra score | Oversized, spiral-bound score

    Grade: 3

    CTS-8059-00More Info This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
    CTS-8059-00
  • Chorale Prelude: For The Beauty Of The Earth

    Chorale Prelude: For The Beauty Of The Earth

    C. T. Smith/arr. Earp

    Full set | Extra score | Oversized, spiral-bound score

    Grade: 2

    CTS-8063-00More Info This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
    CTS-8063-00
  • Chorale Prelude: Rejoice Ye Pure In Heart

    Chorale Prelude: Rejoice Ye Pure In Heart

    C. T. Smith/arr. Earp

    Full set | Extra score | Oversized, spiral-bound score

    Grade: 4

    CTS-8045-00More Info This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
    CTS-8045-00
  • Finale From A Rhapsody On Christmas Carols

    Finale From A Rhapsody On Christmas Carols

    for Flexible Ensemble

    C. T. Smith/arr. Earp

    Full set | Extra full score | Oversized, spiral-bound score

    Grade: 4

    CTS-8056-00More Info This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
    CTS-8056-00
  • O Come, O Come, Emmanuel

    O Come, O Come, Emmanuel

    (A Christmas Prelude) for Flexible Ensemble

    C. T. Smith/arr. Earp

    Full set | Extra score | Oversized, spiral-bound score

    Grade: 3

    CTS-8042-00More Info This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
    CTS-8042-00
  • Symphonic Prelude on Adeste Fidelis

    Symphonic Prelude on Adeste Fidelis

    for Flexible Ensemble

    C. T. Smith/arr. Earp

    Full set | Extra score | Oversized, spiral-bound score

    Grade: 3

    CTS-8068-00More Info This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
    CTS-8068-00
  • Symphonic Variations On Amazing Grace

    Symphonic Variations On Amazing Grace

    C. T. Smith/arr. Earp

    Full set | Extra score | Oversized, spiral-bound score

    Grade: 3.5

    CTS-8044-00More Info This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
    CTS-8044-00
  • Zia, Zia!

    Zia, Zia!

    Spanish March

    C. T. Smith/arr. Earp

    Full set | Full set - ePrint | Extra score | Extra full score - ePrint | Oversized, spiral-bound score

    Grade: 2

    CTS-8020-00More Info This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
    CTS-8020-00
  • Chorale and Allegro

    Chorale and Allegro

    C. T. Smith/arr. Earp

    Full set | Extra score | Oversized, spiral-bound score

    Grade: 4

    CTS-8022-00More Info This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
    CTS-8022-00
  • Danza Sonora

    Danza Sonora

    for Flexible Ensemble

    C. T. Smith/arr. Earp

    Full set | Full set - ePrint | Extra score | Extra full score - ePrint | Oversized, spiral-bound score

    Grade: 3

    CTS-8021-00More Info This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
    CTS-8021-00
  • Greensleeves

    Greensleeves

    A Symphonic Setting

    C. T. Smith/arr. Earp

    Full set | Extra score | Oversized, spiral-bound score

    Grade: 4

    CTS-8043-00More Info This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
    CTS-8043-00
  • Nocturne

    Nocturne

    from "Incidental Suite"

    C. T. Smith/arr. Earp

    Oversized, spiral-bound score | Extra score | Full set

    Grade: 4.5

    CTS-8031-00More Info This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
    CTS-8031-00
  • Rondo

    Rondo

    from "Incidental Suite"

    C. T. Smith/arr. Earp

    Full set | Extra score | Oversized, spiral-bound score

    Grade: 4.5

    CTS-8032-00More Info This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
    CTS-8032-00
  • Symphonic Variations On 'In Dulci Jubilo'

    Symphonic Variations On ‘In Dulci Jubilo’

    for Flexible Ensemble

    C. T. Smith/arr. Earp

    Full set | Extra score | Oversized, spiral-bound score

    Grade: 4

    CTS-8041-00More Info This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
    CTS-8041-00
  • Tarantella

    Tarantella

    from "Incidental Suite"

    C. T. Smith/arr. Earp

    Full set | Extra full score | Oversized, spiral-bound score

    Grade: 4.5

    CTS-8030-00More Info This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
    CTS-8030-00
  • Concert Variations

    Concert Variations

    for Flexible Ensemble

    C. T. Smith/arr. Earp

    Full set | Extra score | Oversized, spiral-bound score

    Grade: 3

    CTS-8026-00More Info This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
    CTS-8026-00
  • God Of Our Fathers

    God Of Our Fathers

    for Flexible Ensemble

    C. T. Smith/arr. Earp

    Full set | Extra score | Oversized, spiral-bound score | SATB Score

    Grade: 4

    CTS-8029-00More Info This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
    CTS-8029-00
  • Avondale Overture

    Avondale Overture

    for Flexible Ensemble

    C. T. Smith/arr. Earp

    Full set | Extra score | Oversized, spiral-bound score

    Grade: 2

    CTS-8005-00More Info This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
    CTS-8005-00