Vision Quest: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By Chris Sharp
Grade: 1
Item: 98-DB1233
$40.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Vision Quest: Score | $6.00 | |
| Vision Quest: Flute | $7.00 | |
| Vision Quest: Oboe | $7.00 | |
| Vision Quest: Bassoon | $7.00 | |
| Vision Quest: B-flat Clarinet 1 | $7.00 | |
| Vision Quest: B-flat Clarinet 2 | $7.00 | |
| Vision Quest: B-flat Bass Clarinet | $7.00 | |
| Vision Quest: E-flat Alto Saxophone | $7.00 | |
| Vision Quest: B-flat Tenor Saxophone | $7.00 | |
| Vision Quest: E-flat Baritone Saxophone | $7.00 | |
| Vision Quest: B-flat Trumpet 1 | $7.00 | |
| Vision Quest: B-flat Trumpet 2 | $7.00 | |
| Vision Quest: F Horn | $7.00 | |
| Vision Quest: Trombone | $7.00 | |
| Vision Quest: Baritone/Euphonium | $7.00 | |
| Vision Quest: Baritone T.C. | $7.00 | |
| Vision Quest: Tuba | $7.00 | |
| Vision Quest: Bells | $7.00 | |
| Vision Quest: Opt. Timpani | $7.00 | |
| Vision Quest: Percussion 1 | $7.00 | |
| Vision Quest: Percussion 2 | $7.00 |
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Description
In Native American culture, the vision quest is a rite of passage for adolescents signaling their entry into adulthood. This powerful rite is captured in a bold new work by Chris Sharp. After a forceful introduction, a contemplative lyrical passage signifies the beginning of this spiritual journey. A bright 3/4 section then conveys thoughts of great bravery and leadership as the piece builds to its powerful conclusion.
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Additional Details
Series:
FJH Beginning Band
Publisher:
The FJH Music Company, Inc.
SKU:
98-DB1233
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About the Composer: Chris Sharp
Chris Sharp holds a Ph.D. and brings decades of professional composing and arranging experience to the concert and jazz band world. His career spans Walt Disney World, where he performed as a trombonist and bandleader for eleven years, to orchestration work across Disney parks globally since 1984, creating music for live shows, recordings, and national television. He has also composed and arranged for major clients including Universal Studios, the Boston Pops, and the USAF Airmen of Note, earning multiple ASCAPlus awards and regular performances at the Midwest Clinic.
Today, Sharp directs bands at Polk State College in Winter Haven, Florida, where he teaches music theory, technology, and arranging alongside his composition work. His experience as a clinician, guest conductor, and adjudicator for organizations like Bands of America and Drum Corps International informs his understanding of what works on the concert stage and in the rehearsal room.
Why we love this
Sharp crafts an accessible entry point into multicultural music without sacrificing genuine musical architecture. The piece respects the cultural significance of its subject while remaining playable for developing ensembles, moving naturally from dramatic opening through introspection to the bright 3/4 section that gives students an earful of contrasting character within a Grade 1 framework.
What to expect
Vision Quest unfolds like a personal ceremony, beginning with bold declaration before drawing inward into quiet reflection. As the piece shifts into luminous 3/4 time, it catches the spirit of emergence and confidence, building steadily toward a conclusion that feels both earned and transcendent.
Who it's for
Beginning to early intermediate concert bands seeking culturally grounded repertoire that respects its subject matter while remaining accessible. This work suits ensembles at the Grade 1 level that are ready to move beyond purely technical studies and explore structured, thematic musical storytelling.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the opening forcefully but with control; resist the urge to rush the introduction, which sets up the spiritual weight of what follows.
- In the contemplative lyrical passage, bring out the inner voices and sustained sonorities that define the meditative mood.
- Attack the 3/4 section with crisp articulation and clear rhythmic precision to project the sense of bravery and forward momentum.
- Build gradually toward the conclusion; let the final section grow organically from the 3/4 material rather than cutting to full volume all at once.
How to use it
Program this early in a concert to establish an ambitious tone and signal to your audience that your ensemble is exploring music beyond standard repertoire. It pairs naturally with other world music selections or can anchor a program section devoted to rites of passage and cultural traditions across different societies.
Skills your students will build
- Phrasing and shape within a slow, lyrical passage
- Contrast between bold, march-like articulation and sustained, legato playing
- Reading and executing 3/4 meter alongside duple meter changes
- Balance and blend in ensemble voicing during soft, introspective sections
- Building dynamic intensity across a multi-section form