Allegro - Mozart Arr. N. Sharp (Grade 3-4)
$115.00 Price
Sharp, The Wild Colonial Boy (Grade 2.5) For String Orchestra
$125.00
"The Wild Colonial Boy" is a ballad about Jack Doolan, an Irish-Australian bushranger who was captured and killed by troopers. The song's nostalgic character is portrayed through lyrical part-writing, pizzicato, and tremolo effects. This arrangement, set in D major, features interesting lines for all players. Adding it to your concert line-up is a great way to introduce an Australian classic.
The Wild Colonial Boy (Grade 2.5) for string orchestra
The ballad "The Wild Colonial Boy" first appeared in print in 1881 and tells the story of Jack Doolan, an Irish-Australian bushranger who was captured and killed by troopers. The ballad has captivated the imaginations of string students and audiences alike. Banjo Paterson later added two more verses to the ballad.
This charming song arrangement is set in the key of D major. It is styled after the old-time Waltz and features interesting lines for all players. The song's nostalgic character is portrayed through lyrical partwriting, while pizzicato and tremolo effects add variety to the texture.
Adding "The Wild Colonial Boy" to your next concert line-up is a great way to introduce an Australian classic to your audience.
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Sharp, Masque Of Arne For String Orchestra
"Masque of Arne" is a musical piece with a quasi-renaissance style featuring two different dance types. The first section is lively and upbeat, while the second is more ambient and tonal. The two can be performed separately or in succession, with a return to the first dance using da Capo to end the performance.
Keith Sharp is a string educator in the Gap region of Brisbane, Australia. He completed his Bachelor of Music in 1984 and a postgraduate diploma in education in 1995. Keith is an award-winning composer and highly regarded clinician, guest conductor, and lecturer, with his works being popular in Australia and internationally.
$125.00 Price
Sharp, Six Ribbons For String Orchestra
"Six Ribbons" is a beautiful instrumental piece composed by Jon English for an intermediate string orchestra. It was arranged by Keith Sharp and published in 1995 by Music House String Publications Pty Ltd, which holds the copyright.
Keith Sharp is a highly accomplished string educator, composer, and clinician. He has taught in Brisbane, Australia, since 1984 and has created several award-winning string programs and ensembles. His compositions are famous in many countries, including the United States, Great Britain, and Germany.
$125.00 Price
Sharp, Mudcrab Boogie(Grade 2-3) For String Orchestra
This flexible arrangement has a challenging violin extension, optional two-part vocals, and a groovy bass part. It is written in a jazz/swing style with the sounds of Randy Newman, Nat King Cole, and George Gershwin.
Keith Sharp is a string educator who earned his Bachelor of Music in 1984. He still teaches in the Gap region of Brisbane, Australia. Keith is also a composer whose works are famous in Australia and gaining recognition worldwide. He is actively involved as a clinician, guest conductor, and guest lecturer.
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Sharp, Angharad's Feast For String Orchestra
Angharad’s Feast," composed to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Brisbane’s Western Suburbs String Orchestra and honor founder Andrea Messenger, premiered in November 2019. The piece represents a family gathering, with each string section symbolizing different family members: first violins as energetic children, second violins as guiding parents, violas as aunties and uncles, and double basses and cellos as wise grandparents. With a warm and charming folk-style theme, the composition beautifully encapsulates the spirit of family, music, and life.
$115.00 Price
March of the Metro-Gnome for Orchestra by John Caponegro
March of the Metro-Gnome for Orchestra by John Caponegro-** Prelase pre- Order**
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Sharp, Mota Moas For String Orchestra
"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.
$125.00 Price
Sharp, Serious Kookaburra Business (Grade 1.5-2) For String Orchestra
"Serious Kookaburra Business" is a 2006 folio by Music House String Publications containing Keith Sharps's arrangement of the popular Australian song "Kookaburra Sits in the Old Gum Tree". The arrangement is graded level 1, D major, and suitable for young musicians. This folio features instrumental settings of children's songs in English from Australia and is copyrighted by Larrikin Music Publishing Pty Ltd. and Music House String Publications Pty Ltd.
Keith Sharp is a music educator in Brisbane, Australia. He has won awards for his string programs and compositions, popular with teachers in the United States, Great Britain, and Germany. Keith is also a guest lecturer, clinician, and conductor.
$125.00 Price
