The Civil War (Vocal Selections)

The Civil War for Piano/Vocal. Vocal Selections. Broadway. Difficulty: medium. Songbook. Vocal melody, piano accompaniment, lyrics, chord names, guitar chord diagrams, black & white photos and introductory text. 88 pages. Published by Cherry Lane Music.

This collection features 15 vocal selections from the musical by Jack Murphy and Frank Wildhorn, composer of Jekyll & Hyde and The Scarlet Pimpernel. This innovative and experimental musical has just begun a national tour. The eclectic score includes songs in styles from traditional theatre to Gospel-tinged to vintage Americana folk music. Includes several photos from the production, biographies of Wildhorn, Murphy and co-writer Gregory Boyd, and a note from Wildhorn and Boyd.

Contents: I Never Knew His Name * The Glory * Brother, My Brother * The Honor of Your Name * River Jordan * Father How Long? * Freedom's Child * I'll Never Pass This Way Again *If Prayin' Were Horses * Judgment Day * Missing You (My Bill) * Sarah * Tell My Father * The Last Waltz for Dixie * Virginia.