Product Description
Eulogy was commissioned in memory of Dave Reineman. Since Mr. Reineman was in the U.S. Navy, the Navy theme
permeates this composition with "Anchors Aweigh" and the "Navy Hymn" inspiring
most of the material used. Mr. Reinemans interests included the beach,
fishing, basketball, and birds, especially the Meadowlark. The Meadowlark motif
also appears in all sections as a unifying factor. All these interests are also
incorporated into the composition.
Eulogy is in three main sections. The first section
represents the nature that Mr. Reineman loved so much. The harmonic material is
derived from the intervals of "Anchors Aweigh." Interpolated on top of that is
the Meadowlark birdcall that spans an octave outlining a major chord. Trills
represent other birds. The "Anchors Aweigh" melody is heard in the Horn and
clarinet beginning at measure 20, but only as melodic notes free of the rhythm
and slightly embellished. Underneath, the undulating patterns and dynamics give
the impression of gentle waves.
A startling modulations transitions the listener to the
second section. This section introduces the bouncing basketball motif. Fanfares
using fragments of "Anchors Aweigh" are interspersed among the bouncing
basketballs.
The third section is built around the "Navy Hymn." The
clarinet plays the first phrase by itself before the Meadowlark interrupts.
Then the clarinet and Horn carry the second phrase. The third phrase is played
by the piano in canon and all the instruments together finish the hymn. An
Allegro in 5/4 meter with syncopation bursts forth where the Navy Hymn soars
above these exciting rhythms. This joyous treatment is a celebration of Dave
Reinemans life and a message of comfort to all who knew him.
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