Remember The Fallen

The piece opens with a repeated perfect 5th interval to bring about a solemn atmosphere. Following this, a slow, hymn-like melody is introduced and this forms the basis for the rest of the piece. As the music moves into letter ‹C›, the music builds in tension and a new melody is introduced. The use of suspensions in the music helps to build emotion and bring the music back to the starting material. At letter ‹D›, The Last Post can be heard in the cornet/trumpet section over the top of the opening material to bring the piece to a close. As a performance suggestion, try standing the trumpets at either side of the band to make The Last Post element stand out. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.