3-4 octave handbells -
Grade 3
SKU:
BP.HB655
Composed by
Matthew Compton. Arranged
by Matthew Compton.
Octavo. Beckenhorst Press
#HB655. Published by
Beckenhorst Press
(BP.HB655).
Written for 3-4
octave handbell choir and
3 octaves of handchimes.
Level 3. This stunning
original from Matthew
Compton is replete with
emotion and descriptive
storytelling. From a
delicate, ethereal
opening, the piece moves
into a section with
flowing accompaniment
relying heavily on
straight eighths set
against triplet eighths.
A faster section ensues
featuring a soaring
melody and unexpected
harmonic twists before
returning to the feeling
of the opening. An
altered statement of the
theme makes a brief
appearance before the
piece ends as it began. A
truly beautiful and very
approachable piece from
one of today's
up-and-coming
composers!
Please
note, the recording is of
the 5 -7 octave
version.