Composed By: William E. Gross
Octaves: 2-7
Level: 4
Season: Easter, Holy Week, All Year
The composer of this original work asks for emotional response from ringers throughout. It is devotional in nature, starting quietly, building to a dramatic climax, and ending as it began. The modal tonalities offer tonal surprises all through the piece, with frequent accidentals in the final pages. Rhythms include duplet and triplet eights and jazz-like combinations. The key is F to start and ends in G. This is a remarkable work to perform and hear.