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Chris Sharp

Chris Sharp composer / arranger

date of birth: 22.10.1959

Chris Sharp, Ph.D. is a professional composer, arranger and orchestrator currently living in Sanford, Florida. Educated at the University of Florida and the University of Miami, he has served the music field in a wide range of capacities. As a trombonist, Dr. Sharp worked as a full-time performing musician and band leader at Walt Disney World for eleven years. In addition, he has served as an arranger/orchestrator for the Disney parks worldwide since 1984, providing music for atmosphere groups, live shows, recording sessions and national television broadcasts. He also has written for numerous freelance clients including Universal Studios, SeaWorld, Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus, the Boston Pops, the Dallas Brass and several service bands including the famed USAF Airmen of Note.

Dr. Sharp is an active music educator, with experience teaching at the middle school, high school and college levels. He is currently serving as Director of Bands at Seminole State College in Sanford, FL where he conducts the instrumental ensembles and teaches music theory and humanities courses. Dr. Sharp has served as a clinician and guest conductor on numerous occasions, and has extensive experience as an adjudicator judging for several organizations including Bands of America and Drum Corps International. His compositions and arrangements for concert and jazz band have enjoyed widespread performances, including annual appearances at the Midwest Clinic. He has received the ASCAPlus award multiple times.

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Christmas Lights (c/b) - Chris Sharp / Arr. Chris Sharp

Christmas Lights (c/b) Chris Sharp / Arr. Chris Sharp

FJH Symphonic Band Celebrate the holidays in classical/rock fusion style with this clever medley of carols that also includes optional electric guitar! Inspired by the computer-controlled holiday lighting displays set to driving rock 'soundtracks,' the music draws inspiration from the likes of Mannheim Steamroller and The Trans-Siberian Orchestra. Featuring Carol of the Bells, ...
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Duration: 4:30 min
Difficulty: 4
Composer: Chris Sharp
Arranger: Chris Sharp
Article Nr: 161840
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Hark! The Herald Angels Swing (c/b) - Chris Sharp / Arr. Chris Sharp

Hark! The Herald Angels Swing (c/b) Chris Sharp / Arr. Chris Sharp

FJH Concert Band This spectacular and unique jazz arrangement pays tribute to the great Dave Brubeck. Showcasing a comfortable multi-meter jazz feel, the music gives a contemporary edge to the classic carol. A wealth of teaching opportunities in a fantastic new setting!
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Duration: 2:45 min
Difficulty: 3
Composer: Chris Sharp
Arranger: Chris Sharp
Article Nr: 161834
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Danses Terpsichore (c/b) - Chris Sharp
FJH Young Band 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 s ...
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Duration: 3:45 min
Difficulty: 2
Composer: Chris Sharp
Arranger: -
Article Nr: 161823
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Feliz Navidad (c/b) - Jose Feliciano / Arr. Chris Sharp

Feliz Navidad (c/b) Jose Feliciano / Arr. Chris Sharp

Treat your audience to this incredibly popular holiday tune by Puerto Rican singer Jose Feliciano. Retaining all the Latin feel of the original, plenty of opportunities abound for your percussion section, including the use of optional drumset. A wonderful way to incorporate a classic on your winter concert without stretching the ability of your group. ...
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Duration: 3:00 min
Difficulty: 3
Composer: Jose Feliciano
Arranger: Chris Sharp
Article Nr: 168615
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Funtango (c/b) - Chris Sharp

Funtango (c/b) Chris Sharp

This tongue-in-cheek approach to the classic tango will keep your percussion section busy with lots of Spike Jones-type comic effects, including siren whistle, bulb horn, slapstick, vibraslap, guiro, and clapping. To aid with performance flexibility, an alternate optional snare drum part is provided for more accomplished players. This is one 'fun tango' that literally has all t ...
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Duration: 2:10 min
Difficulty: 1
Composer: Chris Sharp
Arranger: -
Article Nr: 175917
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