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)