Thom Sharp Livres

Incessant rhythms and strong melodies make this an excellent choice for contest, concert, or festival. It sounds straight out of an action movie at the local theatre. A sure fire winner!

Invoking the image of a band of centipedes marching down the street in band uniforms, struggling to keep all their legs in step, this piece is an excellent way to introduce your students to sixteenth notes.

Persistent pizzicato in the 1st violins sets up a rhythmic base for a lyric melody in the violas and cellos. This melody is then passed around the orchestra. Valuable teaching points are the key of G, rhythmic ties, and low 2s for upper strings.

Sassy? You better believe it!. Players are going to need to be on their toes to navigate the multiplicity of articulations, bowings, rhythms, dynamics, and a host of pesky accidentals.

With solos for both violin and viola and added percussion, this exciting work will add zest and vigor to your program.

Persistent pizzicato in the first violins sets up a ticking clock rhythmic base for a lyric melody which is passed around the orchestra. Valuable teaching points are the key of G, rhythmic ties, and low-2 finger patterns for upper strings.

Thom Sharp continues to educate and amuse with this delightful and contagious melody. Only the double bass ventures outside of first position and all parts have rhythmic challenges to keep them on their toes. A variety of articulations are represented and

Thom Sharp continues to educate and amuse with this delightful and contagious melody. Only the double bass ventures outside of first position and all parts have rhythmic challenges to keep them on their toes. A variety of articulations are represented and

This easy-going yet lively swing tune in G major encompasses many teaching points. Of course, the first issue is teaching students to swing. There are high and low 2s and use of 4th finger for upper strings. Viola will use 3rd finger extension. The theme

The search for beautiful but playable by young performers just got easier! This splendid work places a premium on tone production and phrasing. It will fit any program and will be stunning when performed by more experienced ensembles.