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Chimes

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Across

the

Temple

Grounds

00:00 / 05:01

 

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Instrumentation Percussion Ensemble (15-16 players)

 

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Duration 5'00"

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Chimes Across the Temple Grounds (2026) evokes the contemplative atmosphere of a Buddhist temple. The sounds of small chimes and bells carried by the breeze intertwine with distant echoes of rituals and chants. Delicate raindrops fall upon these resonant objects, creating a landscape of shimmering sonorities and reflections.

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I was inspired by a visit to the only temple in my area. As I wandered through its garden, the subtle interplay

of sounds seemed to unfold like a musical meditation, leaving me with a profound sense of peace.

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The piece won the Thai Wind Composers Call for Scores (Chamber Category) in 2026 and was premiered by Times Soul Percussion Group, conducted by Anusorn Prabnongbua, on 8 Aug 2026, at Kasetsart University, Bangkok, Thailand, as part of Thai Wind Composers Festival 2025.

© 2026 by Joe Mathawaphan

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