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    Sharp, Melancholy Polly for String Orchestra (Grade 1.5)

    Sharp, Melancholy Polly for String Orchestra (Grade 1.5)

    $145.00

    Polly, a sick cockatoo, feels lonely as her friends avoid her. This Eastern European-inspired composition is ideal for Grade 1.5 students and has a melancholic melody with a haunting piano accompaniment that lasts 2 minutes and 6 seconds.

    Keith Sharp is a renowned music teacher and co-author of the beginner series Encore On Strings - Music Maestros. He has over 35 years of experience teaching string music, a Bachelor of Music Degree, and a Graduate Diploma in Further Education. Keith has received several awards for his contributions to music education and regularly appears at schools, music camps, and workshops.

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    Melancholy Polly for String Orchestra (Grade 1.5) by Keith Sharp

    Polly is a sulphur-crested white cockatoo who suffers from beak rot and feather disease. As a result, she has a bald and scruffy appearance, which has caused her friends to avoid her as they fear catching the disease. This has made Polly feel lonely and downhearted. 

    This composition is a melancholic melody inspired by Eastern European folk songs, and it is accompanied by a piano. It can be performed in unison or with a mixture of harmony and bass lines. The piece is suitable for primary B students at the Grade 1.5 level. It provides an excellent opportunity for string groups to practice their phrasing and tonal connection with the instrument at an elementary stage. 

    The haunting yet straightforward melody will linger in the minds of the audience and students long after the concert. The piece is approximately 2 minutes and 6 seconds long and in the key of E Natural minor.

    Keith Sharp has been a string music teacher at several regional state schools in Brisbane, Australia, since 1985. In 2012, he started teaching at Brisbane State High School, where his program focuses on group tuition and ensemble. Keith enjoys composing imaginative and appealing pieces for string students, which young players around the world now perform. The FJH Music Company and Alfreds in the US have published his works. These educational ensemble pieces have consistently been highlighted as “Editor’s Choice” in the J.W. Pepper Orchestral Music Catalog.

    Keith is highly qualified with a Bachelor of Music Degree and a Graduate Diploma in Further Education. He is a Rotary Paul Harris Fellow and has received several awards for his contribution to music education in the region. In 2006, he received the Ryan Recognition Award, and in 2013, he was awarded the “Can Do” Educator of the Year award. Additionally, Keith has served as the President and committee member of AUSTA Queensland and was recognized with a State Award by AUSTA in 2012. He is a sought-after guest clinician, composer, teacher, and conductor and regularly appears at schools, music camps, and workshops. Keith also co-authors the popular beginner series Encore On Strings - Music Maestros.

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