Sharp, The Tattered Kilt (Grade 3-3.5) For String Orchestra
$125.00
"Quasi Jig" is a piece for middle- to high-school string players. It features light-hearted accompaniments, Celtic-style fiddle themes, and syncopations. The piece is technically challenging and engaging for players with various skill levels, with melody, harmony, obligato, and accompanying roles shared among the players. Graded 3 lasts 4 minutes and 30 seconds, and it is in the key of G major/C major.
Keith Sharp is a highly experienced string educator from Brisbane, Australia. He has produced award-winning string programs and composed imaginative works famous in Australia, the US, the UK, and Germany. He remains active as a guest conductor, clinician, and lecturer.
The Tattered Kilt (Grade 3-3.5) for string orchestra
This piece of music, called "quasi jig," is designed for middle to high school string players. It is an enjoyable play for all, featuring light-hearted "limping" accompaniments, syncopations, and Celtic-style fiddle themes. The piece is technically exciting and challenging, making it engaging for players with various skill levels. The composer, Keith, has created this piece to encourage and involve all players. The music includes melody, harmony, obligato, and accompanying roles, all shared among the players. The piece is graded 3, the high school A grade level, and lasts 4 minutes and 30 seconds. It is in the key of G major/C major.
Keith Sharp received a Bachelor of Music degree in 1984 and has taught as a string educator in the Gap region of Brisbane, Australia, ever since. In 1995, he completed a postgraduate diploma in education. Throughout his teaching career, Keith has produced award-winning string programs and ensembles and has pursued his passion for composition. His beautifully crafted and imaginative works are highly popular throughout Australia and have recently gained popularity amongst teachers in the United States, Great Britain, and Germany. Keith stays active with his schedule as a clinician, guest conductor, and guest lecturer.
