SKU: HL.14064180
SKU: CF.CM9736
ISBN 9781491161166. UPC: 680160919758. Key: Bb major. English.
Stephen Collins Foster lived from 1826 to 1864, until only age 37. He was extremely prolific, with numerous songs that have lasted to this day. I first had the idea to arrange Beautiful Dreamer for SATB choirs a cappella, after hearing Kristen Chenoweth in concert. She ended her concert, in a 1,600 seat hall, with Beautiful Dreamer, an a cappella solo, with no microphone. Given the beautiful melody, text and Ms. Chenoweth's voice, one could have heard a pin drop in the audience. Her performance concluded to thunderous applause and a standing ovation. The power of music. Throughout this arrangement, the harmonies support the beautiful melody and text (rather than get in its' way). Opportunities abound for vocal parts to be showcased as well as an optional solo/duet at the beginning. Sing freely, with pure vowels, crisp diction and sensitivity, allowing the text to prevail by giving special attention to stressed and unstressed syllables and words. I hope you enjoy singing this arrangement in rehearsal and performance to the delight of your audience. Tell the story through song because that's what we should always do when performing choral music. Russell Robinson, Arranger .Stephen Collins Foster lived from 1826 to 1864, until only age 37. He was extremely prolific, with numerous songs that have lasted to this day. I first had the idea to arrange Beautiful Dreamer for SATB choirs a cappella, after hearing Kristen Chenoweth in concert. She ended her concert, in a 1,600 seat hall, with Beautiful Dreamer, an a cappella solo, with no microphone. Given the beautiful melody, text and Ms. Chenoweth’s voice, one could have heard a pin drop in the audience. Her performance concluded to thunderous applause and a standing ovation. The power of music.Throughout this arrangement, the harmonies support the “beautiful” melody and text (rather than get in its' way). Opportunities abound for vocal parts to be showcased as well as an optional solo/duet at the beginning.Sing freely, with pure vowels, crisp diction and sensitivity, allowing the text to prevail by giving special attention to stressed and unstressed syllables and words.I hope you enjoy singing this arrangement in rehearsal and performance to the delight of your audience. Tell the story through song because that’s what we should always do when performing choral music.Russell Robinson, Arranger .
SKU: CF.B2491
ISBN 9780825885952. UPC: 798408085957. 9 X 12 inches.
SKU: AP.33840S
UPC: 038081395142. English.
During his short life (1826--1864), Stephen C. Foster wrote over 200 songs, including some that are still extremely popular today. A few of his songs are so well known that many believe they are American folk songs. In this arrangement, three of his most popular songs are arranged for young band. The entire band shares the melody of Camptown Races, which is followed by a tender setting of My Old Kentucky Home featuring the woodwinds and bells. Everything comes to a rousing conclusion with Foster's first big hit, Oh! Susanna, that lets the entire band shine.
SKU: AP.46332
UPC: 038081527116. English.
Stephen Foster wrote this song in 1860 when steamboats were an essential part of American commerce and culture. Robust TTB harmony and hardy dynamics tell a story of work, love, and life along the river.
About Alfred Choral Designs
Th e Alfred Choral Designs Series provides student and adult choirs with a variety of secular choral music that is useful, practical, educationally appropriate, and a pleasure to sing. To that end, the Choral Designs series features original works, folk song settings, spiritual arrangements, choral masterworks, and holiday selections suitable for use in concerts, festivals, and contests.
SKU: HL.48188811
Turellier Per Cantare E Sonare Pj268 My Old Kentucky Home Guitar Part.
SKU: HL.48188205
Turellier Per Cantare E Sonare Pj268 My Old Kentucky Home 4pt & Gtr Sc.
SKU: BT.ALHE33598
French.
SKU: BT.ALHE32247
SKU: HL.254667
UPC: 888680721930. 6.75x10.5x0.029 inches.
Asking those who have much to consider those who do not is an important and popular theme today. To realize that this song was first published in 1854 makes the plea even more poignant. The optional violin obligato adds a longing voice to this socially conscious message.
SKU: HL.151532
ISBN 9781495088285. UPC: 812817020498. 8.5x11.0x0.12 inches.
Oh! Susanna, Camptown Races, Gentle Annie, and If You've Only Got a Mustache.
SKU: HL.154259
UPC: 888680099336. 5x5 inches.
This Stephen Foster classic is arranged brilliantly for treble voices with some exciting adventures in mixed meter! The result is a show-stopping number that will bring cheers from your audience! A perfect concert/festival finale!
SKU: HL.35021823
UPC: 884088608002. 9.0x12.0x0.028 inches.
