Dawn Refrains at Arlington James A. Hirt

Band
Number of Players:Standard
Copyright:2005
Piccolo 1/2
Flute 1 (3 players)
Flute 2 (3 players)
Oboe 1
Oboe 2
English Horn
Bassoon 1
Bassoon 2
Clarinet in Eb
Clarinet in Bb 1 (2 players)
Clarinet in Bb II (3 players)
Clarinet in Bb III (3 players)
Bass Clarinet in Bb
Alto Saxophone 1/2 in Eb
Tenor Saxophone in Bb
Baritone Saxophone in Eb
Trumpet 1/2 in Bb
Trumpet 3/4 in Bb
Trumpet 5 in Bb
Horn 1/2
Horn 3/4
Tenor Trombone 1/2
Bass Trombone
Euphonium
Tuba (1-3 players)
Contra Bass
Amplified (acoustic) Piano
Synthetic (or amplified) Celesta
Percussion 1 (crotales, 2 soft mallets inside piano, xylophone, vibraphone, snare drum)
Percussion 2 (bells, snare drum, 2 soft mallets inside piano, tam-tam, bass drum)
Commissioned by the Cleveland Institute of Music and Case Western Reserve University Bands, Gary M. Ciepluch – Director.
The composition is intended as an expression of gratitude and honor for all the courageous Americans who have sacrificed to defend and protect freedom. This single movement composition has four main sections which are subtitled:

I. Count the Loss
II. Freedom Remains
III. But Not Forgotten
IV. Solemn March of Honor

Each section is intended to embody a specific mood or image associated with this austere national monument. The seemingly endless ocean of graves at Arlington National Cemetery is a reminder of the overwhelming cost of freedom.
- James A. Hirt