Ashokan Farewell: Piano Solo
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Titles: Angel Eyes (Jim Brickman) * As Time Goes By (from Casablanca) * Ashokan Farewell (from The Civil War) * At Last (Etta James) * Because You Loved Me (Celine Dion) * Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered (Cole Porter) * The Blessing (Celtic Woman) * Both Sides Now (Joni Mitchell) * Circle (Harry Chapin) * Danny Boy (Traditional) * Danny's Song (Kenny Loggins) * Dream a Little Dream of Me (Mamas and the Papas) * End of the Road (Boyz II Men) * Endless Love (Diana Ross and Lionel Richie) * Evergreen (Barbra Streisand) * Everything (Michael Bublé) * Everything I Do (I Do It for You) (Bryan Adams) * Falling Slowly (from Once) * Feels Like Home (Bonnie Raitt) * Greatest Love of All (Whitney Houston) * Hero (Mariah Carey) * Hey There Delilah (Plain White T's) * Home (Michael Bublé) * How Deep Is Your Love (Bee Gees) * How Do I Live (LeAnn Rimes) * How Do You Keep the Music Playing? (Patti Austin and James Ingram) * I Swear (All-4-One) * If Ever I Would Leave You (from Camelot) * Just to Hear You Say that You Love Me (Faith Hill and Tim McGraw) * Kei's Song (David Benoit) * Killing Me Softly with His Song (Roberta Flack) * La Vie en Rose (Edith Piaf) * Laura (Johnny Mercer) * Leaving on a Jet Plane (Peter, Paul, and Mary) * Love Will Lead You Back (Taylor Dayne) * Misty (Johnny Mathis) * Nocturne (Secret Garden) * The Notebook (from The Notebook) * On a Clear Day (You Can See Forever) (Lerner/Lane) * On the Street Where You Live (Lerner/Loewe) * Open Arms (Journey) * Out Here on My Own (from Fame) * Over the Rainbow (Judy Garland) * People (Barbra Streisand) * The Prayer (Andrea Bocelli and Celine Dion) * Rhapsody in Blue (George Gershwin) * Right Here Waiting (Richard Marx) * The Promise (Jim Brickman) * The Rose (Bette Midler) * S Wonderful (Diana Krall (Gershwin)) * The Shadow of Your Smile (Mandel/Webster) * So In Love (Cole Porter) * Someone to Watch Over Me (Gershwins) * A Theme From Summer Place (A Summer Place) * Summer Wind (Mercer/Mayer) * Summertime (Gershwins) * Take Me Home Country Roads (John Denver) * Thank You for the Music (ABBA) * Truly Madly Deeply (Savage Garden) * Try to Remember (Jones/Schmidt) * Un-Break My Heart (Toni Braxton) * Valentine (Martina McBride and Jim Brickman) * What a Wonderful World (Louis Armstrong) * When I Fall in Love (Heyman/Young) * Where or When (Rodgers/Hart) * The Wind Beneath My Wings (Bette Midler) * You Light Up My Life (Debby Boone) * You Needed Me (Anne Murray) * You Raise Me Up (Josh Groban).
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About the Composer: Jay Ungar
Jay Ungar is an American fiddler and composer best known for "Ashokan Farewell," the haunting theme from Ken Burns's 1990 documentary series The Civil War. His work bridges traditional folk music and contemporary composition, drawing deeply from American roots traditions while creating pieces that resonate across generations and genres. Ungar has spent decades performing, recording, and teaching, establishing himself as a significant voice in preserving and evolving Americana music.
Why we love this
This collection delivers "Ashokan Farewell" in a piano arrangement that captures the piece's emotional gravity while remaining accessible to intermediate pianists. The solo setting allows the tune's lyrical arc to unfold naturally under the performer's control, making it an ideal choice for recitals, memorial services, or any program requiring a moment of genuine reflection.
What to expect
Quiet, contemplative, and deeply human. The piece unfolds like a memory, each phrase carrying weight without heaviness, building an arc of longing that feels inevitable rather than imposed. There is dignity in the restraint and a genuine melancholy that transcends sentimentality.
Who it's for
Pianists seeking a repertoire piece that conveys profound emotion without requiring virtuosic technique will find this arrangement ideal. It works equally well for performers preparing recital material, community musicians looking for meaningful concert pieces, or anyone drawn to the understated beauty of American instrumental music.
How to get the most out of it
- Approach the melody with restraint; resist the urge to over-romanticize. The power of this tune lies in its simplicity and directness.
- Listen carefully to how the harmonic rhythm supports the vocal line. Let the accompaniment breathe slightly, creating space for the melody to resonate.
- Pay attention to phrase length and shape. This melody has a natural folk-like quality; honor those contours rather than imposing artificial drama.
How to use it
Program this as a solo recital centerpiece, pairing it with other Americana-influenced works or contrasting it with more virtuosic material to showcase interpretive depth. It also serves beautifully in memorial programs, community concerts, or educational settings where you want to introduce students to meaningful contemporary composition rooted in folk traditions.
Skills your students will build
- Phrasing and sustaining melody across multiple measures without relying on technical display
- Balance between a singing right-hand line and supporting left-hand accompaniment
- Interpreting folk-inflected music with authenticity and restraint
- Understanding harmonic function and how accompaniment shapes melodic meaning