Thom Sharp

The beautiful sounds of Gabriel Faure's beloved vocal work are perfect for string orchestra! Lovely soaring melodies are met by breathtaking harmonies, and lyrical passages move fluidly from section t...

Marked "Spirited and Playful," this Brahms Lieder translates into a string work very nicely. Calling for a light touch with the bow this work mixes the expressive aspects of love with the whimsical. I...

Here's a beautiful Brahms Lieder that translates to The Way To HIs Sweetheart. The constantly moving arpeggiated accompaniment acurately captures the longing of the man on his jounrey to meet his love...

Here is one of Schumann's most passionate moments, now arranged for strings. With the rich harmonies of the Romantic era, surprising key changes, and full use of every section, this work will hold you...

This piece was originally written for the boys and girls at Wyoming School District in Cincinnati, Ohio. The work is meant to be used to teach composition to the students of the orchestra. The primary...

This breezy swing piece for string orchestra is a sure crowd-pleaser. No improvisation is required but chord changes are provided for those who are ready to try.

This gentle and reverent work is heartfelt and ideal for special memorial services or a quiet moment in your concert.

Stately music in the Dorian mode is sure to conjure images of Athena and Poseidon as they ascend the Acropolis to compete for the honor of naming and offering patronage to Athens. Shimmering orchestra...

This grade 1.5 work may conjure images of a time and place Samuel Clemens wrote about. Easy to play and richly orchestrated, this piece will become a favorite of your beginning orchestra and their par...

A slow ballad with a driving beat, Thom Sharp's Topaz Tears is an emotional piece in a minor key, and perfect for young players to practice playing with expression. The lush melody and harmonies make...

Dance the night away with these original compositions in a wide variety of styles. This work, for the advanced intermediate level and above, includes opportunities for open improvisation (written solo...

Esta alegre obra para orquesta de cuerda en desarrollo incluye una parte de piano que ayuda a rellenar las armonías muy orientadas al jazz. También utiliza un efecto de golpe picado en las violas y lo...

This upbeat work for developing string orchestra includes a piano part that help to fill out the very jazz-oriented harmonies. It also utilizes a chop stroke effect in the violas and cellos.

Gentle Waltz by Thom Sharp is a grade 2 string orchestra work in C major. There is lots of independence between sections and a fair amount of chromatics, as well as some divisi in the second violins....

Gentle Waltz by Thom Sharp is a grade 2 string orchestra work in C major. There is lots of independence between sections and a fair amount of chromatics, as well as some divisi in the second violins....

Fantasy worlds full of wizards, spells, and tricksters come alive in this medium easy waltz full of playful twists and turns. Tremolo, glissandi, and sul ponticello are a few of the special sounds you...

Esta rápida pieza de swing en sol menor es juguetonamente escurridiza. Con una melodía pegadiza y cantable, esta obra presenta una sección tutti pizzicato, así como algunos momentos melódicos para baj...

Super Sleuth is a funky blues in the key of D minor. There's lots of call and response action between sections to keep it interesting. The melody and background ideas are presented in variation form b...

Super Sleuth is a funky blues in the key of D minor. There's lots of call and response action between sections to keep it interesting. The melody and background ideas are presented in variation form b...

The image of a band of centipedes marching down the street in band uniforms, struggling to keep all their legs in step is an excellent method by which to introduce your students to sixteenth notes. Wi...

Conservative ranges, easy rhythms, limited articulation styles and a beautiful melody make this work an ideal training piece for your young band.

The image of a band of centipedes marching down the street in band uniforms, struggling to keep all their legs in step is an excellent method by which to introduce your students to sixteenth notes. Wi...

Conservative ranges, easy rhythms, and a beautiful melody make this work an ideal training piece for the young band. There are only two styles of articulation, the melody appears in every wind part, a...

This beautiful lyrical work is easy enough for an advanced middle school orchestra yet sophisticated enough for any high school group. The long flowing melodic shapes and louré bowing give the orchest...

This original work is full of lively rhythms conjuring up images of an old-timey, turn-of-the-century amusement park. A smattering of chromaticism and quick dynamic changes keep this rondo-like work f...