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    Sharp, Drowsy Maggie (Grade 2-3) For String Orchestra

    Sharp, Drowsy Maggie (Grade 2-3) For String Orchestra

    $125.00

    This is a 2-minute string orchestra piece in E minor, graded at levels 2-3. It is a fantasia on the Irish reel 'Drowsy Maggie' and can be played for violins and piano. It includes two challenging descant lines, piano accompaniment, tambourine, and a simple cello line. The conductor's score has arranger info.

    Keith Sharp is a notable string educator from Brisbane, Australia. He holds a Bachelor of Music degree and a postgraduate diploma in education. Keith is an award-winning composer whose works are famous in Australia and have gained recognition internationally. He is also an active clinician, guest conductor, and lecturer.

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    Drowsy Maggie (Grade 2-3) for String Orchestra by Keith Sharp

    This piece is designed for a string orchestra and is titled after the image of the folio cover on the publisher's website. The folio includes parts for the string ensemble, the conductor's score, and piano accompaniment. Its grade level is 2-3, and its key is E minor. The duration of the piece is approximately 2 minutes.

    It is a fantasia on the traditional Irish reel, 'Drowsy Maggie,' and the arrangement works beautifully for violins and piano. The conductor's score has biographical information about the arranger.

    This Irish reel is a joy to play and is known for its ability to entertain the audience. The arrangement includes two difficult descant lines that require advanced violin skills. The piano accompaniment, tambourine, and simple cello line provide support. The piece can also be played with only violins and piano. For daring, it can be played at a very fast tempo!

    Keith Sharp earned his Bachelor of Music degree in 1984 and then became a string educator in the Gap region of Brisbane, Australia. He still teaches there today. In 1995, Keith obtained a postgraduate diploma in education. Throughout his teaching career, he has developed award-winning string programs and ensembles while also pursuing his passion for composition. His exquisitely crafted and imaginative works are popular throughout Australia and have recently gained recognition from teachers in the United States, Great Britain, and Germany. Keith is an active clinician, guest conductor, and guest lecturer.

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