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Sharp, Kings Of Stone For String Orchestra

Sharp, Kings Of Stone For String Orchestra

$99.00

This flexible musical piece is perfect for directors with musicians of different abilities. It offers easy melody parts for every instrument, making it inclusive. It's also an excellent opportunity to work on tone quality and musicianship.

Keith Sharp earned his Bachelor of Music in 1984 and is a string educator in Brisbane, Australia. He completed a postgraduate diploma in education in 1995. Keith has produced award-winning ensembles and compositions popular in Australia, the USA, the UK, and Germany. He is also active as a clinician, guest conductor, and lecturer.

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Kings of Stone for String Orchestra by Keith Sharp

This warm and lyrical selection is perfect for any director who has musicians with varying abilities. The incredible performance flexibility allows for optional, easy melody parts for every instrument so that you can involve your less experienced musicians without any worry. This is also an excellent opportunity to work on tone quality and musicianship.

Keith Sharp earned his Bachelor of Music degree in 1984 and later became a string educator in the Gap region of Brisbane, Australia, where he still teaches today. In 1995, he completed a postgraduate diploma in education. Throughout his teaching career, Keith has produced award-winning string programs and ensembles and pursued his passion for composition. His beautifully crafted and imaginative works are highly popular throughout Australia and have recently gained attention from teachers in the United States, Great Britain, and Germany. In addition to his teaching and composing, Keith is also active as a clinician, guest conductor, and guest lecturer.

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