The unfortunate fact of war is that we always loose many of our brave service members. This is the only movement that uses
preconceived material, in that is built upon the hymn "Nearer my God to Thee" as well as the Bach Chorale "Our …Read More
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The unfortunate fact of war is that we always loose many of our brave service members. This is the only movement that uses
preconceived material, in that is built upon the hymn "Nearer my God to Thee" as well as the Bach Chorale "Our Father in the
Kingdom of Heaven." My description is that after death I believe that those of us whom have accepted Christ as our savior, will ascend
to heaven to be with Him. It is my hope that this is the case of all service members that we lose. The movement is meant to show the
movement from this world to that of the heavenly world. The first section of the movement starts this progression and leads us to the
sax quartet that brings us to the gates of heaven. With a fairly abrupt change the walk into heaven and the sights and sounds that are
heard is brought to us. Then as we approach the throne of God the ensemble builds progressively until the face of God is visible as the
Bach Chorale is stated in the full ensemble. At this time the original chorale comes back as we celebrate eternity in peace. This
movement is also dedicated to my friend and mentor, Dr. David Maslanka. The movement is constructed using many Maslankian
techniques found in his Symphonies. Although for all fallen service members, it is also my farewell to a kind and gentle soul that gave
us so much.