
Eric Osterling
Bio:Born in Hartford, Connecticut, Mr. Osterling began his musical career as a professional pianist at age 14, accompanying and arranging music for several dance bands in the Hartford area. He continued his musical studies at Ithaca College, the University of Connecticut, and the Hartt College of Music, specializing in Music Education. As director of music in the Portland (CT) Public Schools for 34 years, Mr. Osterling became widely recognized for his contributions as a music educator. His high school band was in constant demand for conventions at the state, regional, and national levels, and was considered one of the finest bands in the East. Later, his teaching career led him to Florida Southern College, where he taught for 6 years. As a composer and arranger, Eric's extensive background as a music educator made him particularly aware of the specific needs of bands at all levels, and throughout his career he faithfully and continually provided them with challenging and satisfying works. An ASCAP award-winning writer, his concert marches and band arrangements are widely performed by school and college bands across the country.
Titles:
- 2004 20100710 – A Glorious Noel
- 1965 10160120 – Samba for Flutes
- 1961 10100095 – Swedish Folk Suite
- 1960 S105CB – Study in Lavender, A
- LV709CB – Golden Crown
- 1980 and 2000 10604346 – Samba for Mallets
- 1961 10160093 – Beguine for Flutes
- LV701CB – Beguine for Youth
- 2004 20100712 – Misty Blue
- 1960 SS32 – Study In Lavender, A
- 1965 10412152 – Samba for Flutes
- LV708CB – Dancing Trumpet
- LV728CB – Tropical Scene
Arrangements:
- 1964 10100113 – The Good Daughter: Overture
- 1957 10100068 – Sarabande and Bourree
- 1958 10100074 – An Occasional Suite
- 1960 10100080 – Baroque Suite
- 1959 and 1987 10100081 – Die Meistersinger Excerpts
- 1962 and 2011 10100099 – Trauermusik, K. 477
- 2005 10100463 – King Manfred: Prelude to Act V
- 2004 20100711 – Impressions of Handel
- 1963 10100108 – Rienzi
- 2004 10160394 – Worried Drummer for Percussion and Band