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Foster Mania

Three-Part   Four-part

 

This up-tempo novelty piece is a medley of three of Stephen Collins Foster’s 19th century popular songs including Oh, Susanna, Camptown Races, and Beautiful Dreamer.  It is written in four-part variable voicings with an optional Part IV (it sounds fine with or without it). It is designed to be sung acappella or with piano accompaniment written in typical um-pah folk style. The first two brisk folk songs are followed with arguably Foster’s most beautiful composition, Beautiful Dreamer. So, the piece begins with a bang and ends with a beautiful, legato, and moving presentation. The voice parts are very melodic which make it easy to learn. This is a great piece for a concert featuring American folk music.

 

Access the Three-part or Four-part Variable Voicing Chart to ascertain the different voicings that are available to various age groups.

 

Words and Music by Stephen Collins Foster

Arranged by Bob Ashton

Three- or Four-part Variable Voicing with Piano

Cambiata Press catalog #U485184

 

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