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Sharp, Mota Moas For String Orchestra

Sharp, Mota Moas For String Orchestra

$125.00

"Mota Moas for String Orchestra" by Keith Sharp is a playful musical composition inspired by the extinct Giant Moas of New Zealand. It is aimed at students in late primary to early high school levels and emphasizes detache and staccato strokes. The piece is composed in D major and includes a ragtime break towards the end. It's a delightful piece that everyone can enjoy!

Keith Sharp is a string educator in Brisbane, Australia. He earned a Bachelor of Music degree in 1984 and a postgraduate diploma in education in 1995. Keith creates award-winning string programs, composes beautiful works, and is a popular clinician, guest conductor, and lecturer in Australia and abroad.

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Mota Moas For String Orchestra by Keith Sharp

Mota Moas for String Orchestra is a composition by Keith Sharp inspired by the Giant Moas - a species of flightless birds that existed in New Zealand before being hunted to extinction by the 1400s. The piece portrays two Moas driving around in a playful manner, reminiscent of the 1920s. It is aimed at students in late primary to early high school levels and emphasizes detache and staccato strokes. The piece is composed in D major and is suitable for first-position playing, but it also includes a ragtime break towards the end that extends the 1st violins. It is a delightful piece that everyone can enjoy!

Keith Sharp earned his Bachelor of Music degree in 1984 and then started working as a string educator in the Gap region of Brisbane, Australia, where he still teaches today. In 1995, he completed a postgraduate diploma in education. As an educator, Keith has created award-winning string programs and ensembles and pursued his passion for composition. His beautifully crafted and imaginative works are extremely popular throughout Australia and have recently gained recognition from teachers in the United States, Great Britain, and Germany. He remains actively involved in his field as a clinician, guest conductor, and guest lecturer.

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