Arlington (Where Giants Lie Sleeping)

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 patriotic concert. Offstage trumpets announce 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 hymn “God of Our Fathers” before returning to a quiet and reflective mood as the offstage trumpets return. Dur: 7:30