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    Sharp, Winter Sunshine for String Orchestra

    Sharp, Winter Sunshine for String Orchestra

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    Winter Sunshine is a musical composition created for a junior string ensemble. It has a warm vocal style that features three essential lines played in unison, opening up into a satisfying harmony and bass line. The piano part adds tonal and harmonic depth to the texture, making it easier for younger players to rehearse and perform confidently. Keith Sharp, a renowned string educator in Brisbane, composed the piece and has been recognised globally. He has a Bachelor of Music Degree and a Graduate Diploma in Further Education, is a past president of AUSTA Queensland, and is co-author of Encore on Strings - Music Maestros.

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    Winter Sunshine for String Orchestra by Keith Sharp

    Winter Sunshine is a piece of music specially composed for a junior string ensemble. It has a warm vocal style and is constructed in three essential lines, played in unison, and opened into satisfying harmony and bass lines. The piano part adds tonal and harmonic dimension to the texture, making it easier for younger players to rehearse and perform confidently and adding depth of sound during performance. The piece is 2 minutes and 10 seconds long and is in the key of D Major.

    Keith Sharp has been a string educator in Brisbane, Australia, since 1985. He currently teaches at Brisbane State High School, focusing on ensemble and group tuition. Keith is known for his creative pieces for string students performing globally. His educational ensemble pieces have been recognised as Editor’s Choice in the J.W. Pepper Orchestral Music Catalog.

    Keith has a Bachelor of Music Degree and a Graduate Diploma in Further Education. He is a Rotary Paul Harris Fellow, received a Ryan Recognition Award in 2006, and a “Can Do” Educator of the Year Award in 2013. Keith is a past president of AUSTA Queensland and co-author of Encore on Strings - Music Maestros.

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