Greg Danner Sheet Music

About Greg Danner

Greg Danner is a prolific contemporary American composer, respected educator, and accomplished professional hornist. He is primarily celebrated for his extensive contributions to the wind band repertoire, though his work also encompasses choral, orchestral, and various chamber ensembles. Danner is recognized for expanding the classical wind music repertoire with compositions characterized as "noble and exciting" and possessing "fast, pulsing energy within a tension of textures and timbres". His significant influence is marked by numerous prestigious awards and over 150 concert and educational works to his credit.

  • Danner holds a Ph.D. in composition from Washington University, having also studied at the Eastman School of Music and Southeast Missouri State University.
  • He is an active hornist, having performed with numerous orchestras including the Bryan Symphony Orchestra and Murfreesboro Symphony, and is a member of the Brass Arts Quintet and the Jack Daniels Silver Cornet Band.
  • Danner has received annual ASCAP awards for composition since 1989 and is a three-time winner of the International Composers Guild Composition Contest, including the Grand Prize in 2010.
  • His compositions for wind band have been featured on four volumes of recordings through the Mark Masters label.

Greg Danner's sheet music offers rewarding opportunities for musicians of various skill levels, from young bands to advanced ensembles. His extensive catalog includes original works and arrangements for concert band, brass quintet, tuba ensemble, choral groups, and chamber settings, featuring instruments like clarinet, oboe, and horn. Performers will find his music engaging due to its described "noble and exciting" qualities and dynamic energy, with pieces often featuring opportunities for individual soloists. Choosing Danner's music allows musicians to explore a diverse and acclaimed contemporary repertoire, perfect for enriching concert programs and developing technical and expressive skills.

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