Sharp, The Spaniard For String Orchestra (Level 3-3.5)

Sharp, The Spaniard For String Orchestra (Level 3-3.5)

$110.00

“The Spaniard” is a piece of WSSO’s commissioned music that premiered in 2018. It tells three parts of a heroic captain’s valiant exploits. The captain survives a shipwreck, is rescued by an Irish maiden he marries, and returns to his seafaring life. The piece has lyrical melodies and is enjoyed by audiences and middle/high school students.

Keith Sharp has been teaching string music in Brisbane’s regional state schools since 1985. He holds a Bachelor of Music Degree and a Graduate Diploma in Further Education. Keith is an accomplished musician, a Rotary Paul Harris Fellow, and a recipient of several awards. He is a guest clinician, composer, teacher, and conductor at schools, music camps, and workshops. Additionally, he co-authors Encore on Strings - Music Maestros.

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Sharp, The Spaniard for String Orchestra (Level 3-3.5)

“The Spaniard” is a captivating and evocative musical arrangement commissioned by Brisbane’s Western Suburbs String Orchestra (WSSO). Its debut performance in September 2018 was received with immense enthusiasm by the audience. The piece has a programmatic and ternary structure that celebrates the swashbuckling naval adventures of a heroic captain who devoted his life to serving his queen and country. 

The composition is structured into three parts and begins with the Spaniard shipwreck off the coast of Ireland. In a stroke of luck, he is rescued by a brave and beautiful Irish maiden, whom he later marries. However, his love for the ocean and adventurous spirit lure him back to his homeland, where he resumes his seafaring escapades. 

“The Spaniard” is a delightful piece brimming with lyrical tunes that will enchant and captivate audiences of all ages. It is also an excellent choice for middle and high school students interested in music, as it offers a unique and engaging listening experience.

Key: D minor and A aeolian mode

Duration: 3:35   

Keith Sharp has been a string educator in The Gap, Brisbane, Australia’s regional state schools, since 1985. In 2012, he began teaching at Brisbane State High School, focusing on ensemble and group tuition in his program. Keith likes to create creative and engaging pieces for string students, now performed by young players worldwide.

Keith is an accomplished musician and educator. He holds a Bachelor of Music Degree and a Graduate Diploma in Further Education. Keith is also a Rotary Paul Harris Fellow. In recognition of his outstanding contribution to music education in the region, he received a Ryan Recognition Award in 2006 and 2013, a “C ‘n Do” Educator of the Year Award. Keith is an active member of AUSTA Queensland, having served as its past president and committee member. In 2012, he was honoured with a state award by AUSTA for his excellent work. Keith frequently appears as a guest clinician, composer, teacher, and conductor at schools, music camps, and workshops. Additionally, he co-authors the popular beginner string method, Encore on Strings - Music Maestros.

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