William L. Gillock ： Piano All the Way 3 Church Bells

Church Bells is a bright and approachable miniature that evokes the sound of bells. Through exchanges of short phrases and repetitions of similar musical ideas, it invites the player to enjoy overlapping sonorities and rhythmic flow. A highlight is bringing out the melody while keeping the accompaniment balanced and allowing the resonance to linger, as if bells were ringing in the distance. In performance, avoid striking heavily; relaxed wrists and arms and an even touch are important. If using the pedal, take care to prevent blurring, and shape phrase breaks and dynamics clearly so that the light, vivid image of church bells comes across.