Review:
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. "Spires" is a truly beautiful and very approachable piece from one of today’s up-and-coming composers! 77 measures.
Published by:
Beckenhorst Press, Inc.
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Composer:
Compton, Matthew
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Arranger:
N/A
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Octaves:
5-7
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Level:
3
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Rating:
Medium
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Copyright:
Varies by Piece
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Season:
All Year
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Classification:
Church or Concert
, Concert
, Original Composition
, Arranged more than once, same key
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Technique:
Mallet
, Martellato Lift
, Sk (Shake)
, LV (Let Vibrate)
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Voicing:
Handbells, No Choral
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Instrument:
Chimes(Choirchimes or Handchimes)
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Bells Used:
Five Octaves: 56 Bells; Six Octaves: 61 Bells; Seven Octaves: 66 Bells
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