" Ashokan Farewell " / əˈʃoʊˌkæn / is a musical piece composed by the American folk musician Jay Ungar in 1982. For many years, it served as a goodnight or farewell waltz at the annual Ashokan …

Ashokan Center programming is made possible in part by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

Sep 25, 2015 · ‘Ashokan Farewell’: The Story Behind the Tune Ken Burns Made Famous When the documentary The Civil War debuted 25 years ago, it gave a new life—and old history—to a gorgeous …

May 2, 2016 · "Ashokan Farewell"The Civil WarMusic from the film by Ken BurnsMusic composed & performed by Jay Ungar

Jay Ungar is a renowned fiddle player, best known for his collaborations with guitarist and bassist Molly Mason. He was nominated for an Emmy for the song “Ashokan Farewell,” used as the theme for Ken …

Learn about the use of music in the film, written by Jay Ungar and Molly Mason, who became widely known for their work with Ken Burns.

The Ashokan Reservoir (/ əˈʃoʊkæn /; Iroquois for "place of fish") [1] is a reservoir in the New York City water supply system in Ulster County, New York. It receives the waters of Schoharie Reservoir, and …

Jan 18, 2026 · The Story Behind Ashokan Farewell Where the name comes from • The tune is named after the Ashokan Field Campus (now the Ashokan Center) in upstate New York. • Jay Ungar and his …

May 27, 2024 · The Ashokan Pillar is one of the oldest and most revered monuments at Lumbini, Nepal. It is a stone column erected by the Emperor Ashoka when he...

The Ashokan Center is an independent music & nature nonprofit established in 2008. We welcome school groups for Educational Field Trips, host public community events including festivals and …