They Flew Away (and are now at rest)

They Flew Away (and are now at rest) is an elegy dedicated to the many brave pilots who lost their lives in service to our country. The mournful tones of the solo trumpet speak not only of the sorrow at their loss, but the nobility and courage they displayed as the most famous fighting power in military history.

Genre: Band | # of Players: Standard
Level: 4.5 | Duration: 8:15

Instrumentation
Piccolo
Flute 1/2
Oboe 1/2
Bassoon 1/2
Eb Clarinet
Bb Clarinet 1
Bb Clarinet 2/3
Bb Bass Clarinet
Eb Contrabass Clarinet
Alto Saxophone 1/2
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone

Trumpet in Bb 1 (w/ Solo Cornet)
Trumpet in Bb 2/3
Horn in F 1/2
Horn in F 3/4
Trombone 1/2
Bass Trombone
Euphonium
(Baritone T.C.)
Tuba

Glockenspiel/Chimes
Vibraphone
Marimba
Percussion 1 (Xylophone, Crotales, Suspended Cymbal, Crash Cymbals, Tam-Tam, Bass Drum)
Percussion 2 (Snare Drum, Bass Drum, Tam-Tam)

String Bass

Program Notes
They Flew Away (and are now at rest) is an elegy dedicated to the many brave pilots who lost their lives in service to our country. The mournful tones of the solo trumpet speak not only of the sorrow at their loss, but the nobility and courage they displayed as the most famous fighting power in military history.

This work is recorded by the USAF Heritage of America Band on an album titled “Portraits,” Maj. Larry H. Lang, conductor, and also on an album by the Augustana College Band, Dr. Bruce T. Ammann, conductor.