" Ashokan Farewell" is best known as the plaintive theme from Kenneth Burns' highly acclaimed "Civil War television documentary. In addition to Jay Ungar's authorized solo edition as performed in the documentary series, this folio contains the touching Civil War era " Sullivan Ballou Letter" and Lincoln's famed Gettysburg Address. Arranged for violin with piano accompaniment and suggested chord symbols for optional guitar and bass.

In this day, when rock and rap reign supreme, the world takes notice when a beautiful ballad comes along. This gorgeous melody gained exposure and fame as part of the soundtrack to the television mini-series "The Civil War" and it's popularity has continued. In the hands of the talented arranger Bob Cerulli, Ashokan Farewell fits the orchestra genre perfectly, whether string orchestra or full orchestra with the optional winds and percussion parts. This will be a most effective concert work. (3: 24)