Melvin H. Ribble (January 11, 1870[1] – May 3, 1964) was an American cornetist, baritone hornist, and prolific composer and arranger of concert band music.
[2][3][4] In 1889 Ribble, moved from his hometown, Clarinda, Iowa, to Lincoln, Nebraska, to play cornet with the Ashman Band.
In 1898, he moved to Chicago, Illinois, where he obtained work as a staff arranger with Harry L. Alford's music publishing company.
While in Chicago, Ribble composed and arranged for the Victor Music Co., later Rubank.
During this time, Ribble did many arrangements for Billy Quick, who directed the University of Nebraska band for many years.