Danse Antiqua: Concert Band Conductor Score

$12.00 USD

Danse Antiqua: Concert Band Conductor Score

Name: Danse Antiqua: Concert Band Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 98-B1161S
Price: 12.00 USD
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By Chris Sharp

Grade: 2

Item: 98-B1161S

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Inspired by the music of Frank Erickson, Chris Sharp offers this overture with a renaissance quality to it. The melody moves effectively between the different choirs as the piece develops. In addition, Chris provides some contrasts in style throughout. Very easy to put together, and ideal for concert or festival.

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Series: FJH Young Band

Publisher: The FJH Music Company, Inc.

UPC: 241444466476

SKU: 98-B1161S

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About the Composer: Chris Sharp

Chris Sharp brings decades of professional composing and arranging experience to his work in music education. A trombonist who spent eleven years as a performing musician and band leader at Walt Disney World, he has arranged and orchestrated music for Disney parks worldwide since 1984, working on everything from live shows to national television broadcasts. His portfolio extends to commissions from Universal Studios, the Boston Pops, the Dallas Brass, and the USAF Airmen of Note.

Educated at the University of Florida and University of Miami with a Ph.D., Sharp currently directs bands at Polk State College while teaching music theory, technology, and arranging. He has been recognized with multiple ASCAPlus awards and regularly appears as a clinician, guest conductor, and adjudicator for organizations including Bands of America and Drum Corps International.

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Why we love this

Sharp captures the elegance of Renaissance melody without sacrificing the immediate accessibility Grade 2 bands need. The piece moves fluidly between sections, giving different choirs their moment in the spotlight while maintaining forward momentum, a mark of sophisticated writing at an approachable level. Its contest-ready profile makes it equally suitable for a spring concert or festival appearance.

What to expect

There's a graceful formality to this piece, reminiscent of Renaissance court dances but written with modern concert band color. The melody unfolds naturally across the ensemble, creating moments of transparency that contrast with richer, fuller scoring. It feels refined without pretension.

Who it's for

Grade 2 concert bands preparing for spring festivals or looking for an elegant standalone opener that won't demand extensive rehearsal time. Directors seeking accessible repertoire with genuine musical substance will find Sharp's approach particularly satisfying.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the melody as it passes between sections; slight dynamic shaping around the transfer points helps audiences hear the dialogue rather than just a melody shift.
Approach the Renaissance styling with clarity in articulation, this isn't about weight or vibrato, but crisp rhythmic clarity that lets the period character breathe.
Use the style contrasts as rehearsal landmarks. Marking where the character changes helps students understand the architecture and gives them something concrete to aim for beyond just playing the notes.

How to use it

Program this as your concert opener to establish an elegant mood from the start, or pair it with later-period works to create a historical arc. Its festival credentials make it a confident first choice if you're building a three-piece contest set and want something immediately accessible to rehearse and polish.