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Sharp, A Salty Sailor's Song (Grade 1.5) For String Orchestra

Sharp, A Salty Sailor's Song (Grade 1.5) For String Orchestra

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Australian composer and violinist Keith Sharp has created a flexible Celtic-sounding melody divided into three parts - a melody, harmony, and bass line. Each instrument has a melody part and an easier harmony part to accommodate players of different skill levels.

Keith Sharp is a Brisbane-based string educator and composer with a Bachelor of Music degree and a post-graduate diploma in education. He has produced award-winning string programs and ensembles, and his works are popular in Australia and abroad. Keith is also active as a clinician, guest conductor, and lecturer.

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Sharp, A Salty Sailor's Song (Grade 1.5) For String Orchestra

Keith Sharp, an Australian composer and violinist, has skillfully created a Celtic-sounding melody with excellent performance flexibility. The piece is divided into three main parts - a melody, harmony, and bass line. Each instrument has two parts: a melody part and an easier harmony part, which covers harmony or bass, depending on the instrument. This approach effectively accommodates an ensemble consisting of players with varying skill levels.

Keith Sharp graduated with a Bachelor of Music degree in 1984. He accepted a position as a string educator in the Gap region of Brisbane, Australia, where he has been teaching since then. In 1995, Keith completed a post-graduate diploma in education. He has produced award-winning string programs and ensembles throughout his teaching career while pursuing his passion for composition. His beautifully crafted and imaginative works are highly popular in Australia and have recently gained recognition from teachers in the United States, Great Britain, and Germany. Keith remains active as a clinician, guest conductor, and guest lecturer.

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