A March For The Dead

"A March For The Dead" is a solemn and moving choral farewell, written to accompany a departed soul on their final journey. With its steady, processional rhythm, the piece captures the dignity of a funeral procession. It is a song of transition, urging the faithful departed onward to join the "heavenly train" and meet the Creator.

In the choir loft, this piece serves as a powerful comfort during requiem Masses and burial rites. The lyrics focus entirely on the hope of the resurrection and the beatific vision, repeating the heartfelt plea to "see God in His Splendor" and "see God Incorruptible." The repetition of "farewell, oh farewell" gives the choir and the congregation a moment to express their grief, while the upward gaze toward God's kingdom provides deep spiritual reassurance.

Singing this march, we offer a final, prayerful send-off. The steady harmony grounds the solemnity of the occasion, allowing the voices to carry the weight of the moment. It is a fitting way to guide a fellow saint into eternal glory, reminding everyone present of the ultimate goal of the Christian life.