Keith Sharp's contemporary piece in D major is enjoyable to play and suitable for beginners. It features echo effects and melodious accompanying lines and is graded as a B for primary school and a C for high school.
Keith Sharp earned a Bachelor of Music degree in 1984. He's been a string educator in Brisbane since then, creating award-winning programs and compositions. His works are popular in Australia and internationally. Keith is also a clinician, guest conductor, and guest lecturer.
Keith Sharp's love of music is evident in this charming contemporary piece. The composition is highly idiomatic and enjoyable to play. It showcases vocal fluency in the ease of first position, D major. The song's form and textures include echo effects (antiphonal call and response) and lyrical obligato lines. The parts are engaging, thoughtfully edited, and suitable for elementary players. This piece is approximately 2 minutes and 30 seconds long and is in the key of D major. It is graded as a two or B grade for primary school and a C for high school.
Keith Sharp earned his Bachelor of Music degree in 1984. He then became a string educator in the Gap region of Brisbane, Australia, where he continues to teach. In 1995, Keith completed a postgraduate diploma in education. Throughout his teaching career, Keith has produced award-winning string programs and ensembles while pursuing his passion for composition. His imaginative works are exquisitely crafted and highly popular throughout Australia. They have recently gained recognition from teachers in the United States, Great Britain, and Germany. Keith actively participates as a clinician, guest conductor, and guest lecturer.
Chin, Haydn Symphony No.60 1st Movement
This arrangement for strings is faithful to the original work with the added features of sharing the melodic lines, a slight editing of a few bars of the bass part, a violin 3 part and a keyboard realization. It is also an excellent way to develop Classical style spiccato in more advanced players.
Mozart’s Duets for Violin and Viola, KV423 and KV424 (Peters), blend lyrical charm with technical brilliance, offering performers a rewarding exploration of the Classical duo repertoire.
Key Features:
• Two iconic violin and viola duos
• Elegant, conversational writing
• Trusted Peters edition
• Great for recitals and chamber music study
Carl Bohm (1844 - 1920) was a renowned composer and teacher for violinists. His famous pieces, "Moto Perpetuo" and "Galop," showcase double semiquavers and highlight the cellos in the latter. The work is shared around for everyone to shine.
For String Orchestra Grade 2.5
