Johann Strauß (Sohn) (1825 – 1899) An der schönen blauen Donau Beautiful blue Danube for String Quartet arranged for string quartet by Ernst-Thilo Kalke Johann Strauss' enormously popular Blue Danube Waltz. Johann Strauss followed a music career against his father's wished. In 1844, he founded an orchestra that had immediate success and came to rival his father's orchestra. After Johann senior died, his son combined the two orchestras. He composed more than 400 waltzes and this is arguably the most famous of these.
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.
Mamba Samba is a fun and unique piece for string ensembles. It offers swing without technical difficulty, accommodates different skill levels, has optional parts for violin and viola, and includes lyrics. A MIDI backing track is also available.
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.
