English and Irish Duets for Cello
Australia's National Anthem is a source of pride for Australians. We offer the first verse thoughtfully, with a piano part for accompaniment. A major key suits most voices. Great for school assemblies. Suitable for Grade 2 String Orchestra.
"March Triumphant" in G major is a majestic piece suitable for special occasions. Its stirring rhythmic motifs provide satisfying melodies for all instrumentalists. Rehearse ensemble tone, dynamic contrasts, and rhythmic precision for uniformity. Confirm G major finger patterns within the ensemble.
Keith Sharp earned a Bachelor of Music degree in 1984. He's been a string educator in Brisbane since then, creating award-winning programs and compositions. His works are popular in Australia and internationally. Keith is also a clinician, guest conductor, and guest lecturer.
The Kummer Three Duets, Op. 22 for Two Cellos (IMC) presents three Romantic-era duets by German cellist and pedagogue Friedrich August Kummer, edited by Julius Klengel. The works provide both players with valuable material for developing intonation, phrasing, bowing, and ensemble coordination.
Key Features:
• Composer: F. A. Kummer
• Opus: Op. 22
• For: Two Cellos
• Editor: Julius Klengel
• Publisher: IMC
• Three duets
• Ensemble study
The Kummer Six Duos for Cello, Op. 156, Volume I (Nos. 1–3) – IMC contains the first three duets from Kummer’s set of six works for two cellos. These Romantic duets give both players active parts while developing intonation, phrasing, bowing, rhythmic accuracy, and ensemble skills.
Key Features:
• Composer: F. A. Kummer
• Opus: Op. 156
• Volume: I
• Contents: Nos. 1–3
• For: Two Cellos
• Publisher: IMC
• Period: Romantic
Mamba Samba is a fun and unique piece for string ensembles. It offers swing without technical difficulty, accommodates different skill levels, has optional parts for violin and viola, and includes lyrics. A MIDI backing track is also available.
Keith Sharp earned a Bachelor of Music degree in 1984. He's been a string educator in Brisbane since then, creating award-winning programs and compositions. His works are popular in Australia and internationally. Keith is also a clinician, guest conductor, and guest lecturer.
