Sultana: 1865 

Randall D. Standridge
Grade 3

This programmatic work paints a portrait of the worst maritime disaster in U.S. history. In 1865, after the end of the Civil War, the was carrying Union soldiers up the Mississippi River when she exploded. This work combines original material with the classic hymn, and two Union songs (, and ) to create a dramatic narrative that will deeply impact players and audiences alike.