After writing the song, forster sold oh susanna for the then astronomical price of. Foster, stephen collins 18261864 composer foster, stephen collins 18261864 lyricist subject headings. Oh susanna original 1848 sheet music by stephen foster. Its a warts and all reproduction of sheet music and elements of another book thats over a century old, so there are some minor printing imperfections owing to the age and quality of the original manuscripts.
Arranged by mark hayes, this familiar stephen foster standard is available as satb, sab, and 2part voicings. The effective use of dynamics and articulate is key to a successful performance. Oct 16, 2017 easy free piano sheet music arrangement with the melody oh, susanna. Susanna, camptown races, old folks at home, etc volume 1 american folk songs books.
Old folks at home is the official state song of florida, designated in 1935. Susanna, no americanpenned song had sold more than 5,000 copies. It features an attractive bass line helping to provide interest for both performers. Members of the western writers of america chose it as one of the top 100 western songs of all time. American folk songs books volume 1 paperback october 22, 2014. Foster is considered by many to be americas first great songwriter. Susanna, dont you cry for me, ive come from alabama, with my banjo on my knee. This showy piano duet setting falls nicely under the hands.
This tenorbass arrangement of the stephen foster classic. Notes, typeset contains the possibly unauthorized by the composer 4th verse which at least doesnt occur in the w. In 1846, stephen foster moved to cincinnati, ohio, and became a bookkeeper with his brothers steamship company. The lush harmonies and chromaticism bring an amazing depth. Permission granted for instruction, public performance, or just for fun.
Learn to play oh susanna by stephen foster insane mode. Susanna stephen foster easy free piano sheet music for. My old kentucky home is the official state song of kentucky, adopted by the general assembly on march 19, 1928. Its composer was 21 yearold stephen collins foster 18261864, who in spite of alcoholism, hard luck, and an early grave, was destined to become americas first great writer of popular songs. In 1850, already with 12 compositions in print, the 24yearold stephen returned to pittsburgh, married 20yearold jane denny macdowell, and launched his career as a professional songwriter. Stephen collins foster free sheet music to download in pdf. Foster came from an educated and relatively affluent family of patriots, though a sharp reversal in his fathers fortunes forced the family to abandon the composers idyllic birthplace when stephen was a boy. Susanna, camptown races, old folks at due to covid19, orders may be delayed. I soon will be in new orleans, and then ill look all around, and when i find susanna, i fall upon the ground. Susanna beginners piano sheet music stephen foster. Susanna is a minstrel song by stephen foster 18261864, first published in 1848. Susanna just prior to the discovery of gold in california, the song became both traveling music and an anthem, a goodtime tune that expressed the adventuresome spirit of americas goldseeking fortyniners. Stephen collins foster was born in lawrenceville, pennsylvania on july 4, 1826, the same day that both thomas jefferson and john adams died.
Stephen foster swanee river free downloadable sheet music. The song is believed to have been named after fosters sister charlotte, whose middle name was susanna. It was covered by tom roush, mickey raphael, rick devin, grassmasters and other artists. Susanna original 1848 lyrics tom roush youtube old zip coon 1834 performed by tom roush duration. This stephen foster song has survived the test of time and continues to be a favorite piece of americana today. Susanna, camptown races and beautiful dreamer, are still popular over 150 years after their composition. Paperback oct 22 2014 by ironpower publishing author. Due to its almost automatic connection with the 19th century gold rush in california, the song is often mistakenly being referred to as the banjo on my knee. Best sellers for beginner and easy piano sheet music. Susanna, had its premiere in a pittsburgh ice cream parlor in 1847. Foster wrote over 200 songs many of which are stil popular today. Stephen collins foster known as the father of american music, was an american songwriter primarily known for his parlor and minstrel music. American folk songs books volume 1 publishing, ironpower on. Oh susanna is bright and upbeat with a few knee slaps making this a strong selection for your folk song teaching and performance needs.
Susanna from stephen fosters american heritage best for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Susanna is one of stephen fosters best known songs. It is among the most popular american songs ever written. Stephen collins foster july 4, 1826 january, 1864 was the preeminent songwriter in the united states of his era. Stephen foster oh susanna sheet music for piano 8notes. These materials were obtained from philanthropists, or donated by collectors or his heirs. Stephen collins foster free sheet music to download in. Learn to play oh susanna by stephen foster medium mode. Piano fourhands paraphrase by ariel davydov duration.
Until then, no american song had sold more than 5,000 copies. Written in 1846, it was first performed in 1847 and published in 1848. Oh susanna piano tutorial notas musicales duration. Susanna is a minstrel song by stephen foster, first published in 1848.
Bastien piano for adults book 1, page 79, oh, susanna. Susanna became a national hit following its performance by the christy minstrels in 1848, the song was widely pirated by more than twodozen music publishing firms, who earned tens of thousands of dollars from sheet music sales. Susanna contributor names foster, stephen collins 18261864 composer foster, stephen collins 18261864 lyricist. Susanna contributor names foster, stephen collins 18261864 composer. Susanna in level 1 beginner by stephen foster with hand position tutorial page, fingering numbers, lyrics page, free complete audio. Susanna n29 historic american sheet music duke libraries.
The inspirational story of basketball superstar stephen curry stephen curry unauthorized biography, golden state warriors, nba books rolling stone. Susanna, dont you cry oh, susanna, oh dont you cry for me for i come from alabama with my banjo on my knee i had a dream the other night when everything was still i thought i saw susanna acoming down the hill the buckwheat cake was in her mouth the tear was in her eye says i, im coming from the south susanna, dont you cry oh, susanna, oh. Susanna, camptown races, old folks at home, etc by ironpower publishing 2014, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Free printable sheet music for oh, susanna by stephen foster for easylevel 2 piano solo. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The song was first performed by a local quintet at a concert in andrews eagle ice cream saloon in pittsburgh, pennsylvania, on september 11, 1847. Mark hayes has written instrumentation for fiddle, banjo, guitar, bass, and drums. Susanna allowed for stephen foster to become americas first professional songwriter.