Paul Murtha: Arlington (Where Giants Lie Sleeping): Concert Band: Score & Parts

Composed as a tribute to generations of American servicemen and women buried at Arlington National Cemetery near Washington D.C. this powerful and emotional work is a fitting addition to any memorial occasion or patrioticconcert. Offstage trumpetsannounce the opening theme followed by reverent strains and a solemn statement of My Country Tis of Thee. The piece develops and builds gradually reaching a heroic climax with the familiar hymnGod of Our Fathers before returning to aquiet and reflective mood as the offstage trumpets return. Dur: 7:30