Danse Antiqua - Chris Sharp

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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Danse des Ghazies (from ) - Anton Stepanovich Arensky / arr. Victor López

Originally written for piano, this work translates well for young bands. Written in 3/4, but intended to be performed in a bouncy "one," its light texture, melodic contour, and playful nature will be an outstanding addition to any contest or festival program. (3:00)

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Danse Macabre - Camille Saint-Saëns / arr. Michael Story

This work was originally scored as a tone poem that was written in 1874 by well-known French composer Camille Saint-Sans. The basis of the piece is an old French superstition where at the stroke of midnight on Halloween, Death appears and summons the dead to dance while he plays his music for them. In a familiar 3/4, it's spooky enough for a Halloween performance and classical enough for any program or contest all year long! (3:15)

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Danses Terpsichore - Chris Sharp

Composed as a follow-up to the writer's popular Danse Antiqua, this three-part Renaissance-style dance suite features a wealth of musical styles in one continuous movement. The opening Allemande showcases a courtly duple-meter dance. The ensuing Pavane features a slower, more dignified melody. The final Galliard is presented as a lively triple-meter dance with some adventurous harmonic language. A wonderful addition to the repertoire!

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Danza Africana - Victor López

The traditional dance in Africa often expresses the life of the community. is an original composition by Victor Lpez, building on the musical concepts of these dances. It is easy to learn, exciting, playable, and will definitely keep the percussionists on the alert. A wonderful opportunity to integrate multicultural learning in your band room! (2:00) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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Danza Cortesa - Kevin Kaisershot

"Danza Cortesa," or "Courtly Dance" is meant to be a representation of music that might be danced to during the Middle Ages / Renaissance period at a possible celebration held by a nobleman at his palace with the obligatory lords and ladies in attendance. This piece is elegant dance music and would offer an interesting change of pace on a concert or at a contest.

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Danza del Toro - Jason K. Nitsch

Step into the ring and dance with the bull! This exciting Spanish-flavored adventure will place you in the center of the action as you face off against a mighty adversary. Hear the matador dance around the ring, teasing his opponent and bringing the crowd to their feet. Ol!

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Danza Feliz - William Owens

Spice up your next concert with this catchy, Latin-flavored work. The thoughtful use of articulations will encourage stylistic growth and the strategic voicing will help your students sound mature beyond their years. A fun mariachi-style ending punctuates this colorful work for your youngest musicians.

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Danza No. 2 - Bruce Yurko

Written as a memorial piece, this is unlike most. Highly energetic and vibrant, this work displays vivid contrasts between winds and percussion as it drives relentlessly from start to finish.

Danza Tribales - Kevin Kaisershot

is a three-movement work that musically depicts several scenes of tribal life. Movement 1 -- La Caza (The Hunt) portrays the searching for food. Movement 2 -- Las Bebidas Espirituosas (The Spirits) portrays a tribal ritual of calling upon the Spirits for help. The final movement, Guerreros (The Warriors), portrays the relentless drive of the fighting that might take place in a struggle with an enemy.

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