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Sharp, Masque Of Arne For String Orchestra

Sharp, Masque Of Arne For String Orchestra

$125.00

"Masque of Arne" is a musical piece with a quasi-renaissance style featuring two different dance types. The first section is lively and upbeat, while the second is more ambient and tonal. The two can be performed separately or in succession, with a return to the first dance using da Capo to end the performance.

Keith Sharp is a string educator in the Gap region of Brisbane, Australia. He completed his Bachelor of Music in 1984 and a postgraduate diploma in education in 1995. Keith is an award-winning composer and highly regarded clinician, guest conductor, and lecturer, with his works being popular in Australia and internationally.

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Masque of Arne for String Orchestra by Keith Sharp

The Masque of Arne is a musical piece with a quasi-renaissance style featuring two different dance types. The piece's first section is lively and upbeat, emphasising the use of soft marcato strokes and awareness of the "space between the notes" to avoid rushing. The second section is more ambient and tonal, focusing on resonance, chordal balance, and sustainment. The two dances can be performed separately or in succession, with a return to the first dance using da Capo to end the performance.

Keith Sharp obtained his Bachelor of Music degree in 1984 and subsequently started working as a string educator in the Gap region of Brisbane, Australia, where he continues to teach. In 1995, Keith completed a postgraduate diploma in education. Throughout his teaching career, Keith has excelled in producing award-winning string programs and ensembles, all while pursuing his passion for composition. His exquisitely crafted and imaginative works are highly popular throughout Australia and have recently gained recognition from teachers in the United States, Great Britain, and Germany. Keith remains highly active as a clinician, guest conductor, and guest lecturer.

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