A Musical Memorial for America's Veterans / US Military Band & Choruses

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	Gardens of Stone - Gardens of Stone
	The Last Full Measure of Devotion (arr. M. Davis) - The Last Full Measure of Devotion (arr. M. Davis)
	I'm a Soldier (Warrior Ethos) (arr. V. Norman) - I'm a Soldier (Warrior Ethos) (arr. V. Norman)
	America the Brave - America the Brave
	That others may live - That others may live
	American Anthem (arr. G. Fry) - American Anthem (arr. G. Fry)
	Lord, Guard and Guide (arr. M. Davis) - Lord, Guard and Guide (arr. M. Davis)
	Eternal Father, Strong to Save - Eternal Father, Strong to Save
	A Hymn for the Lost and the Living - A Hymn for the Lost and the Living
	America: A Musical Memorial - America: A Musical Memorial
	Amazing Grace - Amazing Grace
	For the Fallen - For the Fallen
	Epilogue: Lest We Forget - Epilogue: Lest We Forget
	The Battle Hymn of The Republic - The Battle Hymn of The Republic
	Taps - Taps

Album Summary

Performer

• Darrell Partin (Piano)

Composers

• James A. Beckel, Jr. (1948 - )
• Stephen Melillo
• Henry Baker (1835 - 1910)
• Joel Dulyea
• Larry Grossman
• Jeremy Martin
• John Bacchus Dykes (1823 - 1876)
• American Traditional
• G. S. Scofield
• John Lamirande
• Gene Scheer (1958 - )
• Eric Ewazen (1954 - )
• Douglas Guest (1916 - 1996)
• Anonymous
• Robert Jager (Band Composer) (1939 - )

Notes & Reviews:

Altissimo is proud to honor all veterans with this special compilation performed by the U.S. Military bands and choruses. The pieces featured on the album were selected for the message behind the music. Included are: Eric Ewazen's "A Hymn for the Lost and Living," which he composed as his musical response following September 11th; "That Others May Live" written by SSgt Jeremy Martin and dedicated to all of the medical workers in all branches of the U.S. Military; Gene Sheer's "American Anthem" composed to serve as a reminder of the selfless sacrifices of the men and women who fight for our nation; Robert Jager's "Epilogue: Lest We Forget," commissioned by Colonel Jack Grogran for the 50th Anniversary of WWII; "Gardens of Stone" by James A. Beckel, Jr. written for all fallen heroes buried at Arlington Cemetery; and "The Last Full Measure of Devotion" by Larry Grossman and Buz Kohan composed for the 1991 CBS Special "CBS All-Star Salute to Our Troops," among many other great pieces.

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Works Details

Beckel, Jr., James A. : Gardens of Stone, for band

• Running Time: 11 min. 23 sec.
• Period Time: Contemporary

Grossman, Larry : The Last Full Measure of Devotion

• Running Time: 4 min. 15 sec.
• Period Time: Contemporary
• Written: 1991

Lamirande, John : I'm a Soldier (Warrior Ethos), for chorus & band

• Notes: This work was written in collaboration with Howie Smith.
• Running Time: 4 min. 30 sec.

Melillo, Stephen : America the Brave, for band

• Running Time: 4 min. 58 sec.

Martin, Jeremy : That Others May Live, for band

• Running Time: 11 min. 8 sec.

Scheer, Gene : American Anthem, for voice & piano

• Performer: Darrell Partin (Piano)
• Running Time: 4 min. 20 sec.
• Period Time: Contemporary

Baker, Henry : Lord Guard and Guide the Men Who Fly (The Air Force Hymn)

• Running Time: 2 min. 43 sec.
• Period Time: Romantic
• Written: 1854

Dykes, John Bacchus : Eternal father, strong to save "Melita"

• Running Time: 1 min. 52 sec.
• Period Time: Post Romantic
• Form: Choral

Ewazen, Eric : A Hymn for the Lost and the Living

• Running Time: 9 min. 4 sec.
• Period Time: Contemporary

Dulyea, Joel : America :: A Musical Memorial, for chorus & band

• Running Time: 5 min. 36 sec.

Traditional, American : New Britain (Amazing Grace) [The Sacred Harp] (Philadelphia)

• Running Time: 2 min. 45 sec.
• Written: 1860

Guest, Douglas : For the Fallen, for chorus

• Running Time: 1 min. 39 sec.
• Period Time: Modern

Jager, Robert : Epilogue :: Lest We Forget, for band

• Running Time: 10 min. 9 sec.
• Period Time: Contemporary

Scofield, G. S. : Battle Hymn of the Republic

• Running Time: 3 min. 51 sec.
• Period Time: Romantic
• Form: Choral
• Written: 1861

Anonymous : Taps ("Bugle Call"), for trumpet

• Period Time: Renaissance