In Memoriam

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Piccolo, Flute 1, Flute 2, Oboe 1, Oboe 2, Clarinet in Eb, Clarinet in Bb 1, Clarinet in Bb 2, Bass Clarinet, Contrabass Clarinet, Bassoon 1, Bassoon 2, Alto Saxophone 1, Alto Saxophone 2, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Horn in F 1, Horn in F 2, Horn in F 3, Horn in F 4, Trumpet in Bb 1, Trumpet in Bb 2, Trumpet in Bb 3, Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Trombone 3, Bass Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba, Timpani, Percussion 1, Percussion 2, Percussion 3, Percussion 4, Organ, Piano, Contrabass — David Maslanka’s In Memoriam is a deeply moving tribute built on the cherished hymn “If You But Trust in God to Guide You.” Commissioned in honor of Susan Eck Lichtenwalter, the work unfolds from a bold, declarative opening into a sweeping fantasia filled with powerful contrasts—intensity, tenderness, struggle, and ultimately, serenity. Maslanka’s masterful variations on the chorale create a musical journey that resonates long after the final quiet measures. An ideal centerpiece for concerts of reflection, remembrance, or spiritual significance.