5-7 octave handbells - Grade 3 SKU: BP.HB647
Composed by Matthew Compton. Arranged by Matthew Compton. Handbell choir music. Octavo. Beckenhorst Press #HB647. Published by Beckenhorst Press (BP.HB647). Written for 5 to 7 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!
