Solo Piano Score: Sanctuary of Splendor

This solo piano composition is inspired by 2 Chronicles Chapter 3, which details Solomon's commencement of the temple construction. Below is a conceptual outline of the composition:

Structure and Themes

• Foundation of Reverence (Initiating the Build): Begins with deep, resonant bass notes setting a solemn, majestic tone, symbolizing the laying of the temple’s foundation. Minor to major transitions to reflect the transformation to a sacred site.
• Architectural Grace (Design Descriptions): Melodic, structured section using arpeggios to represent intricate designs and dimensions, with rich, detailed chord progressions.
• Golden Aspirations (Use of Precious Materials): High-register trills and ornaments to mimic the use of gold, creating a luxurious, radiant quality in bright, major keys.
• Cherubic Sentinels (The Two Cherubims): A solemn, mysterious motif representing the cherubim, using spacious chords and modal scales to create an ethereal atmosphere.
• Sanctified Completion (Concluding the Design): Recapitulating themes in a resolved, grand manner, embodying the satisfaction and spiritual fulfillment of preparing a dwelling for the divine. Returns to the opening key for closure.