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Sharp, Worse Than a Curse for String Orchestra

Sharp, Worse Than a Curse for String Orchestra

$125.00

This piece involves repeated upper-half staccato with crescendo and decrescendo, along with an exciting countermelody. The parts are evenly balanced, and all players get the chance to play the tune at some point. Upper violinists may choose to play in the third position as recommended. You can enjoy exploring the possibilities with the old saying, "It's worse than a curse!"

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Sharp, Worse Than a Curse for String Orchestra

"Terrifying the living daylights out of people makes for a hard night's work. Peace and quiet in a favorite sarcophagus at the museum is just the tonic needed to soothe the soul...but sadly, not to be! Busloads of rowdy, riotous children armed with sticky fingers and felt-tipped pens stampede the place. It's enough to chill even my cold bones - why it's worn than a curse!"

This piece features repeated upper-half staccato with crescendo and decrescendo, combined with an exciting countermelody. The parts are evenly balanced, and all players have the opportunity to play the tune at some point. Upper violinists may choose to play in the third position as recommended. You can enjoy exploring the possibilities with the old saying, "It's worse than a curse!"

Keith Sharp received his Bachelor of Music degree in 1984 and later became a string educator in the Gap region of Brisbane, Australia. He has been teaching in the same region ever since. In 1995, he completed a postgraduate diploma in education. Throughout his teaching career, Keith has created award-winning string programs and ensembles while pursuing his passion for composition. His beautifully crafted and imaginative works are highly popular throughout Australia and, more recently, in the United States, Great Britain, and Germany. Keith is an active clinician, guest conductor, and guest lecturer.

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Keith Sharp is a string educator based in Brisbane, Australia since 1984. He completed a postgraduate diploma in education in 1995 and has produced award-winning string programs and ensembles. Keith is a composer, and his works are famous in Australia and internationally. He is an active clinician, guest conductor, and lecturer.

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