Sharp, SIx Ribbons for String Orchestra
"Six Ribbons" is a beautiful piece of music composed by Jon English, an Australian artist who was known for his contribution to the music industry. The music is arranged for an intermediate string orchestra (8-8-4-4-5-2) by Keith Sharp, a renowned composer/arranger. Music House String Publications, a well-known music publishing company in The Gap, Queensland, did the publication. This piece was published in 1995 and includes a score of six pages and parts. The publication is part of the Pioneer Series, which is a collection of works curated by Keith Sharp. The music is purely instrumental and is based on English songs, adding to the cultural significance of the piece. Music House String Publications Pty Ltd holds the copyright for this piece of music.
Keith Sharp graduated with a Bachelor of Music degree in 1984 and became a string educator in the Gap region of Brisbane, Australia. He has been teaching there ever since. In 1995, he completed a postgraduate diploma in education. Throughout his teaching career, Keith has created award-winning string programs and ensembles, all while pursuing his love for composition. His beautifully crafted and imaginative works are very popular throughout Australia and have recently gained popularity among teachers in the United States, Great Britain, and Germany. Keith is also an active clinician, guest conductor, and guest lecturer.