Waves of Three

Description

Violin, Violin 1, Violin 2, Violin 3, Viola, Cello, Contrabass, Piano — This piece, as the title suggests, is built upon successive layers of three. Three lots of three beats in each measure, and three-measure phrases throughout almost the entire piece. The flowing patterns of these phrases brought to mind the endless ebb and flow of waves on a beach. As the title suggests, Waves of Three is built upon successive layers of three - three beats in a measure with a triple meter on each beat and three measure phrases. This is meant to depict the ebb and flow of waves on the beach. Mark Revell's composition is a fresh and exciting piece for concert string orchestra.

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