Foster, S :: Oh! Susanna
Foster, S
Musicians Publications presents Stephen Foster s Oh! Susanna arranged for flute choir plus by Bill Holcombe. Scored for 4 C flutes, alto flute, and bass flute, this arrangement also includes optional parts for bassoon or string bass to add to the bass sound when available.
Oh! Susanna An anthem of the California Gold Rush, this song blends together a variety of musical traditions, referencing the banjo (an instrument with African origins) but taking its beat from polka music. It s one of those classic American Folk songs that everyone grew up singing but no one ever seemed to know a whole lot about. So, let me fill you in: written in 1846, with largely nonsensical lyrics, the song is said to have been composed in honor of Foster s deceased sister, Charlotte Susannah, and it was one of his first big hits. Not only that, it was one of American music s first big hits, selling over 100,000 copies, when no song before had sold more than 5,000! Despite its huge success, the song earned Foster just $100 due to copyright issues, but it paved the way for him to become America s first fully professional songwriter.
- Alaina Hasenmiller
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