The Epitaph

Uses: Funeral, Memorial, Patriotic, Concert

Scripture: Matthew 5:4; I Thessalonians 4:14-17; Romans 14:7-9

The celebrated text, “Do not stand at my grave and weep” is emotionally arrangedinto a concert work of grief and tears, hope and joy. A lonely and longing violin melds with a rich and moving piano accompaniment. The piece begins quietly, builds with intensity, and sings into silence with the text, “I amnot there. I did not die.” Presented for the first time with full orchestra. Available separately: SATB, PianoTrax CD, StudioTrax CD (Accomp., SplitTrax, Perf.), Orchestration (Score & Parts for Flt 1&2, Oboe, Clarinet 1&2,Bassoon, Horn 1&2, Tpt 1, Tpt 2&3, Tbone 1&2, Bass Tbone/Tuba, Timp, Perc 1&2, Harp, Piano, Vln 1&2, Viola, Cello, Double Bass).