A short middle section relaxes a bit, and then the march resumes. This piece is intended to be played by intermediate-level amateur musicians. The humorous lyrics and parallels in the instrumentals make this a joyful, playful song. The music is a metaphor for the chain of life, from one generation to the next. Death is a tragedy.
Memories live on.
Imagine a day when there are no cares or worries, just a picnic in the park with some games, relaxation, a paddle-boat ride, a barbecue, and some good music. It is intended to be played by intermediate-level amateur musicians. It is very imitative in structure, and at times there are multiple melodies being played in imitative counterpoint. For its text, it uses the first nine verses of the original Hebrew from the book of Lamentations. It uses Haftorah Cantillation as the source for some of its thematic material, and is very modal in nature.