Piano - Level 1

SKU: LM.27102

Composed by Hans Gunter Heumann. Pop, jazz. Score. Editions Henry Lemoine #27102. Published by Editions Henry Lemoine (LM.27102).

ISBN 9790230971027.

TRAD ITIONNEL : Aura Lee - Down by the Riverside - Morning has Broken - Midnight Special - Scarborough Fair - FOSTER : Camptown Races - HEUMANN : Crazy about Ice-cream - Petite musique pop - Pop Circus - Popcorn juggler - Pop Fun - Pop Parade - Pop Piano Ballad - JOPLIN : Maple Leaf Rag TRADITIONNEL : Aura Lee - Down by the Riverside - Morning has Broken - Midnight Special - Scarborough Fair - FOSTER : Camptown Races - HEUMANN : Crazy about Ice-cream - Petite musique pop - Pop Circus - Popcorn juggler - Pop Fun - Pop Parade - Pop Piano Ballad - JOPLIN : Maple Leaf Rag.

By Stephen Foster (1826-1864). Arranged by L. C. Harnsberger. Concert Band. Concert Band; Part(s); Score. Alfred Debut Series. Light Concert. Grade 1. 122 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing

By Carole Beyer Sager and David Foster. Arranged by Joel Raney. For 3-5 octave handbell choir with optional 3-5 octave handchimes and synthesized strings. Secular. Level 3. Handbell score. 12 pages. Published by Hope Publishing Company

101 Popular "Three Chord" Easy Favorites for Piano arranged by Jonathon Robbins. For easy piano. This edition: Paperback. Collection. Easy Favorite series. Popular. Collection. Text Language: English. 176 pages. Published by Santorella Publications

Concert Band - Grade 1

SKU: AP.33840S

Composed by Stephen Foster. Arranged by L.C. Harnsberger. Concert Band; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Debut Series. Light Concert. Score. 12 pages. Alfred Music #00-33840S. Published by Alfred Music (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.

((For Percussion Ensemble)). Composed by Carol Bayer Sager and David Foster. Arranged by Kirk J. Gay. For Multi Percussion Ensemble. Percussion - Ensemble. Alfred's Pop Percussion Ensemble Series. Pop. 26 pages. Published by Alfred Music

Guitar - Intermediate

SKU: MB.30945

Saddle-stitched. Folk. Book. Mel Bay Publications, Inc #30945. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.30945).

ISBN 9781513472744. 8.75X11.75 inches.

This collection of 19th and early 20th century airs and ballads is a celebration of American music that is ideal for guitar recitals and encores. Written in standard notation only, the pieces are arranged and fingered for ease of sight-reading and specifically designed to exploit the musicality of the classical guitar.The book features arrangements of the antebellum song, ôDarling Nelly Grayö by Benjamin Hanby, popular Civil War-era songs by Stephen Foster and other period songwriters, plus parlor music favorites like Edward MacDowell�s ôTo a Wild Roseö, Ethelbert Nevin�s ôMighty Lak� a Roseö, and ôAura Leeö, a melody by George R. Poulton that would resurface nearly a hundred years later as ôLove Me Tenderö.á.

(Uncover the Stories and Techniques Behind 20 Iconic Songs). By Bobby Owsinski. Book; Books and DVDs; Method/Instruction; Pro Audio; Pro Audio Textbook; Reference Textbooks. Country; Pop; Pop/Rock; Rock. 136 pages. Published by Alfred Music

(Featuring: Don't Stop Believin' / Wipe Out / Over the Rainbow / Scooby Doo, Where Are You?). Arranged by Michael Story and Michael Story. Orchestra. Score; String Orchestra. Pop Beginning String Orchestra. Form: Medley. Movie; Pop/Rock; TV. Grade 2. 16 p

Descant recorder

SKU: HL.49013909

With the Descant Recorder. Edited by Geoffrey Chase. This edition: Saddle stitching. Sheet music. Edition Schott. Classical. 12 pages. Schott Music #ED10023. Published by Schott Music (HL.49013909).

ISBN 9790220100406. 7.5x5.0x0.061 inches.

E. Humperdinck: Evening Prayer * F. Chopin: Theme from Sonata * L. van Beethoven: Minuet in G * W.A. Mozart: Theme * O Sanctissima (Sicilian Melody) * J. Strauss: The Gipsy Baron * Leo Delibes: Valse Lente-Coppelia * Stephen Foster: Swanee River * The Blue Bell of Scotland (Scottish) * Barbara Allen (English) * All Through the Night (Welsh) * John Peel (English) * Queen Liliuekalami: Aloha oe-Tango * R. Schumann: Traumerei * Luigi Arditi: Il Baci.

By John JR Robinson. For Drumset. Artist/Personality; DVD; Method/Instruction; Percussion - Drum DVD. Pop; Rock. Published by Alfred Music Publishing

Guitar - Intermediate

SKU: MB.WBM58M

Traditional, Wire bound, Celtic. Folk. Book and online audio. 216 pages. Mel Bay Publications, Inc #WBM58M. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.WBM58M).

ISBN 9781736363058. 8.75x11.75 inches.

A comprehensive collection of 172 guitar solos for the flatpick or plectrum guitarist. All solos are written in standard notation with accompanying online recordings by the author. The solos include beautiful American, British and Celtic airs and ballads, Celtic dance tunes, lute and early music, popular classical repertoire and contemporary etudes. Includes access to online audio.

By Stephen Foster (1826-1864). Arranged by Rob Vuono, Jr.. For jazz band. FJH Beginning Jazz Ensemble. Score only. Full set (score and parts) also available: JE4080. Grade 1.5. Score. Composed 2003. Published by The FJH Music Company Inc

Composed by Edwin Eugene Bagley (1857-1922). Arranged by Robert E. Foster. Achievement Plus Series. March. Score and parts. Published by Wingert-Jones Publications (WJ.3016691).

By Jane Smisor Bastien. (Bastien Supplementary Books). Bastien Piano. Popular Collections. Level: Grade 1. Music Book. Published by Neil A. Kjos Music Company.

Fanfare Band - Grade 2.5

SKU: BT.1413-07-120-MS

Composed by Amy Foster-Gillies, Andrea Bocelli, and David Babyface Foster. Arranged by Wim Stalman. De Haske Pop Collection. Pop & Rock. Score Only. Composed 2007. 20 pages. Music Sales #1413-07-120 MS. Published by Music Sales (BT.1413-07-120-MS).

9x12 inches. English-German-French-Dut ch.

This song was written by David Foster, who has also penned many previous hits which have been performed and recorded by such artists as Céline Dion, Lionel Richie, Madonna and Michael Bublé. Because We Believe owes its fame to the performance by Andrea Bocelli during the closing ceremony of the Winter Olympics held in Torino during 2006. Finish any concert with this great anthem and your audience will leave with a great feeling of well-being!

Andrea Bocelli en Marco Borsato hadden elkaar al meerdere malen ontmoet toen ze het plan opvatten om samen eens iets op te nemen. Begin 2006 zongen ze in Bocelli’s studio in Italië het prachtige duet Because We Believe in.Het nummer werd geschreven door David Foster, die al eerder verantwoordelijk was voor successen van andere wereldsterren, zoals Céline Dion, Lionel Richie, Madonna en Michael Bublé. Because We Believe dankt zijn bekendheidaan de solo-uitvoering door Andrea Bocelli tijdens de sluitingsceremonie van de Olympische Winterspelen in Turijn op 26 februari 2006. In verschillende Europese landen voerde dit nummer wekenlang de hitlijsten aan.

Because We Believe stammt aus der Feder von David Foster, der schon Hits für Weltstars wie Céline Dion, Lionel Richie, Madonna und Michael Bublé geschrieben hat. Nachdem Andrea Bocelli den Titel während der Abschlussfeier der Olympischen Winterspiele in Toronto 2006 vorgetragen hatte, kletterte er an die Spitze der Hitparaden vieler Länder. Wim Stalman schuf eine authentische Bearbeitung für Brass Band des wunderschönen Liedes.

Le nom de David Foster est associé de nombreux artistes internationaux, notamment Céline Dion, Lionel Richie, Madonna et Michael Bublé, pour qui il a composé de grands succès. Sa chanson Because We Believe a séduit le monde entier gr ce la magnifique interprétation d’Andrea Boccelli lors de la cérémonie de clôture des Jeux Olympiques de Turin en février 2006. Because We Believe s’est classé numéro un des ventes dans la plupart des pays européens pendant plusieurs semaines.

Fanfare Band - Grade 2.5

SKU: BT.1413-07-020-MS

Composed by Amy Foster-Gillies, Andrea Bocelli, and David Babyface Foster. Arranged by Wim Stalman. De Haske Pop Collection. Pop & Rock. Set (Score & Parts). Composed 2007. Music Sales #1413-07-020 MS. Published by Music Sales (BT.1413-07-020-MS).

9x12 inches. English-German-French-Dut ch.

This song was written by David Foster, who has also penned many previous hits which have been performed and recorded by such artists as Céline Dion, Lionel Richie, Madonna and Michael Bublé. Because We Believe owes its fame to the performance by Andrea Bocelli during the closing ceremony of the Winter Olympics held in Torino during 2006. Finish any concert with this great anthem and your audience will leave with a great feeling of well-being!

Andrea Bocelli en Marco Borsato hadden elkaar al meerdere malen ontmoet toen ze het plan opvatten om samen eens iets op te nemen. Begin 2006 zongen ze in Bocelli’s studio in Italië het prachtige duet Because We Believe in.Het nummer werd geschreven door David Foster, die al eerder verantwoordelijk was voor successen van andere wereldsterren, zoals Céline Dion, Lionel Richie, Madonna en Michael Bublé. Because We Believe dankt zijn bekendheidaan de solo-uitvoering door Andrea Bocelli tijdens de sluitingsceremonie van de Olympische Winterspelen in Turijn op 26 februari 2006. In verschillende Europese landen voerde dit nummer wekenlang de hitlijsten aan.

Because We Believe stammt aus der Feder von David Foster, der schon Hits für Weltstars wie Céline Dion, Lionel Richie, Madonna und Michael Bublé geschrieben hat. Nachdem Andrea Bocelli den Titel während der Abschlussfeier der Olympischen Winterspiele in Toronto 2006 vorgetragen hatte, kletterte er an die Spitze der Hitparaden vieler Länder. Wim Stalman schuf eine authentische Bearbeitung für Brass Band des wunderschönen Liedes.

Le nom de David Foster est associé de nombreux artistes internationaux, notamment Céline Dion, Lionel Richie, Madonna et Michael Bublé, pour qui il a composé de grands succès. Sa chanson Because We Believe a séduit le monde entier gr ce la magnifique interprétation d’Andrea Boccelli lors de la cérémonie de clôture des Jeux Olympiques de Turin en février 2006. Because We Believe s’est classé numéro un des ventes dans la plupart des pays européens pendant plusieurs semaines. L’arrangement pour Orchestre de Fanfare est signé Wim Stalman.

Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 2.5

SKU: BT.1413-07-140-MS

Composed by Amy Foster-Gillies, Andrea Bocelli, and David Babyface Foster. Arranged by Wim Stalman. De Haske Pop Collection. Pop & Rock. Score Only. Composed 2007. 20 pages. Music Sales #1413-07-140 MS. Published by Music Sales (BT.1413-07-140-MS).

9x12 inches. English-German-French-Dut ch.

This song was written by David Foster, who has also penned many previous hits which have been performed and recorded by such artists as Céline Dion, Lionel Richie, Madonna and Michael Bublé. Because We Believe owes its fame to the performance by Andrea Bocelli during the closing ceremony of the Winter Olympics held in Torino during 2006. Finish any concert with this great anthem and your audience will leave with a great feeling of well-being!

Andrea Bocelli en Marco Borsato hadden elkaar al meerdere malen ontmoet toen ze het plan opvatten om samen eens iets op te nemen. Begin 2006 zongen ze in Bocelli’s studio in Italië het prachtige duet Because We Believe in.Het nummer werd geschreven door David Foster, die al eerder verantwoordelijk was voor successen van andere wereldsterren, zoals Céline Dion, Lionel Richie, Madonna en Michael Bublé. Because We Believe dankt zijn bekendheidaan de solo-uitvoering door Andrea Bocelli tijdens de sluitingsceremonie van de Olympische Winterspelen in Turijn op 26 februari 2006. In verschillende Europese landen voerde dit nummer wekenlang de hitlijsten aan.

Dieses Lied stammt von David Foster, der schon Hits für Weltstars wie Céline Dion, Lionel Richie, Madonna und Michael Bublé geschrieben hat. Nachdem Andrea Bocelli den Titel während der Abschlussfeier der Olympischen Winterspiele in Toronto 2006 vorgetragen hatte, kletterte er an die Spitze der Hitparaden vieler Länder. Wim Stalman erkannte, dass sich die Musik außerordentlich gut für Blasorchester eignete und schuf diese gelungene, authentische Bearbeitung.

Le nom de David Foster est associé de nombreux artistes internationaux, notamment Céline Dion, Lionel Richie, Madonna et Michael Bublé, pour qui il a composé de grands succès. Sa chanson Because We Believe a séduit le monde entier gr ce la magnifique interprétation d’Andrea Boccelli lors de la cérémonie de clôture des Jeux Olympiques de Turin en février 2006. Because We Believe s’est classé numéro un des ventes dans la plupart des pays européens pendant plusieurs semaines.

Concert Band/Harmonie - Grade 2.5

SKU: BT.1413-07-010-MS

Composed by Amy Foster-Gillies, Andrea Bocelli, and David Babyface Foster. Arranged by Wim Stalman. De Haske Pop Collection. Pop & Rock. Set (Score & Parts). Composed 2007. Music Sales #1413-07-010 MS. Published by Music Sales (BT.1413-07-010-MS).

9x12 inches. English-German-French-Dut ch.

This song was written by David Foster, who has also penned many previous hits which have been performed and recorded by such artists as Céline Dion, Lionel Richie, Madonna and Michael Bublé. Because We Believe owes its fame to the performance by Andrea Bocelli during the closing ceremony of the Winter Olympics held in Torino during 2006. Finish any concert with this great anthem and your audience will leave with a great feeling of well-being!

Andrea Bocelli en Marco Borsato hadden elkaar al meerdere malen ontmoet toen ze het plan opvatten om samen eens iets op te nemen. Begin 2006 zongen ze in Bocelli’s studio in Italië het prachtige duet Because We Believe in.Het nummer werd geschreven door David Foster, die al eerder verantwoordelijk was voor successen van andere wereldsterren, zoals Céline Dion, Lionel Richie, Madonna en Michael Bublé. Because We Believe dankt zijn bekendheidaan de solo-uitvoering door Andrea Bocelli tijdens de sluitingsceremonie van de Olympische Winterspelen in Turijn op 26 februari 2006. In verschillende Europese landen voerde dit nummer wekenlang de hitlijsten aan.

Dieses Lied stammt von David Foster, der schon Hits für Weltstars wie Céline Dion, Lionel Richie, Madonna und Michael Bublé geschrieben hat. Nachdem Andrea Bocelli den Titel während der Abschlussfeier der Olympischen Winterspiele in Toronto 2006 vorgetragen hatte, kletterte er an die Spitze der Hitparaden vieler Länder. Wim Stalman erkannte, dass sich die Musik außerordentlich gut für Blasorchester eignete und schuf diese gelungene, authentische Bearbeitung.

Le nom de David Foster est associé de nombreux artistes internationaux, notamment Céline Dion, Lionel Richie, Madonna et Michael Bublé, pour qui il a composé de grands succès. Sa chanson Because We Believe a séduit le monde entier gr ce la magnifique interprétation d’Andrea Boccelli lors de la cérémonie de clôture des Jeux Olympiques de Turin en février 2006. Because We Believe s’est classé numéro un des ventes dans la plupart des pays européens pendant plusieurs semaines. L’arrangement pour Orchestre d’Harmonie est signé Wim Stalman.

Brass Band - Grade 2.5

SKU: BT.1413-07-130-MS

Composed by Amy Foster-Gillies, Andrea Bocelli, and David Babyface Foster. Arranged by Wim Stalman. De Haske Pop Collection. Pop & Rock. Score Only. Composed 2007. 20 pages. Music Sales #1413-07-130 MS. Published by Music Sales (BT.1413-07-130-MS).

9x12 inches. English-German-French-Dut ch.

This song was written by David Foster, who has also penned many previous hits which have been performed and recorded by such artists as Céline Dion, Lionel Richie, Madonna and Michael Bublé. Because We Believe owes its fame to the performance by Andrea Bocelli during the closing ceremony of the Winter Olympics held in Torino during 2006. Finish any concert with this great anthem and your audience will leave with a great feeling of well-being!

Andrea Bocelli en Marco Borsato hadden elkaar al meerdere malen ontmoet toen ze het plan opvatten om samen eens iets op te nemen. Begin 2006 zongen ze in Bocelli’s studio in Italië het prachtige duet Because We Believe in.Het nummer werd geschreven door David Foster, die al eerder verantwoordelijk was voor successen van andere wereldsterren, zoals Céline Dion, Lionel Richie, Madonna en Michael Bublé. Because We Believe dankt zijn bekendheidaan de solo-uitvoering door Andrea Bocelli tijdens de sluitingsceremonie van de Olympische Winterspelen in Turijn op 26 februari 2006. In verschillende Europese landen voerde dit nummer wekenlang de hitlijsten aan.

Because We Believe stammt aus der Feder von David Foster, der schon Hits für Weltstars wie Céline Dion, Lionel Richie, Madonna und Michael Bublé geschrieben hat. Nachdem Andrea Bocelli den Titel während der Abschlussfeier der Olympischen Winterspiele in Toronto 2006 vorgetragen hatte, kletterte er an die Spitze der Hitparaden vieler Länder. Wim Stalman schuf eine authentische Bearbeitung für Brass Band des wunderschönen Liedes.

Le nom de David Foster est associé de nombreux artistes internationaux, notamment Céline Dion, Lionel Richie, Madonna et Michael Bublé, pour qui il a composé de grands succès. Sa chanson Because We Believe a séduit le monde entier gr ce la magnifique interprétation d’Andrea Boccelli lors de la cérémonie de clôture des Jeux Olympiques de Turin en février 2006. Because We Believe s’est classé numéro un des ventes dans la plupart des pays européens pendant plusieurs semaines.

Brass Band - Grade 2.5

SKU: BT.1413-07-030-MS

Composed by Amy Foster-Gillies, Andrea Bocelli, and David Babyface Foster. Arranged by Wim Stalman. De Haske Pop Collection. Pop & Rock. Set (Score & Parts). Composed 2007. Music Sales #1413-07-030 MS. Published by Music Sales (BT.1413-07-030-MS).

9x12 inches. English-German-French-Dut ch.

This song was written by David Foster, who has also penned many previous hits which have been performed and recorded by such artists as Céline Dion, Lionel Richie, Madonna and Michael Bublé. Because We Believe owes its fame to the performance by Andrea Bocelli during the closing ceremony of the Winter Olympics held in Torino during 2006. Finish any concert with this great anthem and your audience will leave with a great feeling of well-being!

Andrea Bocelli en Marco Borsato hadden elkaar al meerdere malen ontmoet toen ze het plan opvatten om samen eens iets op te nemen. Begin 2006 zongen ze in Bocelli’s studio in Italië het prachtige duet Because We Believe in.Het nummer werd geschreven door David Foster, die al eerder verantwoordelijk was voor successen van andere wereldsterren, zoals Céline Dion, Lionel Richie, Madonna en Michael Bublé. Because We Believe dankt zijn bekendheidaan de solo-uitvoering door Andrea Bocelli tijdens de sluitingsceremonie van de Olympische Winterspelen in Turijn op 26 februari 2006. In verschillende Europese landen voerde dit nummer wekenlang de hitlijsten aan.

Because We Believe stammt aus der Feder von David Foster, der schon Hits für Weltstars wie Céline Dion, Lionel Richie, Madonna und Michael Bublé geschrieben hat. Nachdem Andrea Bocelli den Titel während der Abschlussfeier der Olympischen Winterspiele in Toronto 2006 vorgetragen hatte, kletterte er an die Spitze der Hitparaden vieler Länder. Wim Stalman schuf eine authentische Bearbeitung für Brass Band des wunderschönen Liedes.

Le nom de David Foster est associé de nombreux artistes internationaux, notamment Céline Dion, Lionel Richie, Madonna et Michael Bublé, pour qui il a composé de grands succès. Sa chanson Because We Believe a séduit le monde entier gr ce la magnifique interprétation d’Andrea Boccelli lors de la cérémonie de clôture des Jeux Olympiques de Turin en février 2006. Because We Believe s’est classé numéro un des ventes dans la plupart des pays européens pendant plusieurs semaines.

Brass Band - Grade 2.5

SKU: BT.AMP-127-130

Composed by Stephen Foster. Arranged by Philip Sparke. Debut Series. Festive and Solemn Music. Score Only. Composed 2005. 16 pages. Anglo Music Press #AMP 127-130. Published by Anglo Music Press (BT.AMP-127-130).

9x12 inches. English-German-French-Dut ch.

One of the most beautiful songs ever written. Philip Sparke’s sumptuous arrangement of this Stephen Foster classic will make a perfect item to bring a few minutes of peace and calm tranquillity to any concert. The lush harmonies, so characteristic of Philip Sparke’s arranging, are augmented with exquisite solo figures for cornet and flugel horn. Once you have played this you will want it on every concert programme.

Veel van de songs van Stephen Collins Foster (1826-1864), die onder meer Oh! Susannah, My Old Kentucky Home en Beautiful Dreamer schreef, waren erop gericht de zwarte Amerikaanse slaven een menselijker gezichtte geven. Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair schreef hij echter naar aanleiding van de afwezigheid van zijn vrouw toen hij in New York en zij in Pittsburgh woonde. De melancholie van de song komt in dit arrangement van PhilipSparke prachtig naar voren.

Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair stammt von Stephen Foster, der im 19. Jahrhundert in Amerika lebte und zahlreiche heute noch bekannte Lieder komponierte. Viele seiner Lieder handeln von der Befreiung der Sklaven, dieses Lied widmete er jedoch seiner Frau während einer langen, unfreiwilligen Trennung von Ihr. Mit Philip Sparkes sensibler Bearbeitung für Brass Band springt der Funke des romantischen Liedes garantiert auf Musiker und Publikum über!

There is a popular misconception that Stephen Collins Foster (1826—1864) found success as a song-writer writing many of his songs aiming to ‘humanise’ the black American slaves. He was a meticulous worker and sometimes spent months perfecting the lyrics of a song. His first success was Oh! Susanna (1848) and as his popularity grew he moved with his young family to New York to be near his publishers. This was not a success and Jane, his wife and Marion, his daughter, moved back to Pittsburgh in 1854. Foster wrote Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair as a result of her continued absence. Philip Sparke’s arrangement of this beautiful song will make an excellent slowinterlude in any concert.

Brass Band - Grade 2.5

SKU: BT.AMP-127-030

Composed by Stephen Foster. Arranged by Philip Sparke. Debut Series. Festive and Solemn Music. Set (Score & Parts). Composed 2005. Anglo Music Press #AMP 127-030. Published by Anglo Music Press (BT.AMP-127-030).

9x12 inches. English-German-French-Dut ch.

One of the most beautiful songs ever written. Philip Sparke’s sumptuous arrangement of this Stephen Foster classic will make a perfect item to bring a few minutes of peace and calm tranquillity to any concert. The lush harmonies, so characteristic of Philip Sparke’s arranging, are augmented with exquisite solo figures for cornet and flugel horn. Once you have played this you will want it on every concert programme.

Veel van de songs van Stephen Collins Foster (1826-1864), die onder meer Oh! Susannah, My Old Kentucky Home en Beautiful Dreamer schreef, waren erop gericht de zwarte Amerikaanse slaven een menselijker gezicht te geven.Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair schreef hij echter naar aanleiding van de afwezigheid van zijn vrouw toen hij in New York en zij in Pittsburgh woonde. De melancholie van de song komt in dit arrangement van Philip Sparkeprachtig naar voren.

Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair stammt von Stephen Foster, der im 19. Jahrhundert in Amerika lebte und zahlreiche heute noch bekannte Lieder komponierte. Viele seiner Lieder handeln von der Befreiung der Sklaven, dieses Lied widmete er jedoch seiner Frau während einer langen, unfreiwilligen Trennung von Ihr. Mit Philip Sparkes sensibler Bearbeitung für Brass Band springt der Funke des romantischen Liedes garantiert auf Musiker und Publikum über!

There is a popular misconception that Stephen Collins Foster (1826—1864) found success as a song-writer writing many of his songs aiming to ‘humanise’ the black American slaves. He was a meticulous worker and sometimes spent months perfecting the lyrics of a song. His first success was Oh! Susanna (1848) and as his popularity grew he moved with his young family to New York to be near his publishers. This was not a success and Jane, his wife and Marion, his daughter, moved back to Pittsburgh in 1854. Foster wrote Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair as a result of her continued absence. Philip Sparke’s arrangement of this beautiful song will make an excellent slowinterlude in any concert.