Stephen Collins Foster (1826–1864)

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1. What do we need to know about this composer?
Possible answers . . .

Wildly successful with the public both in the United States and abroad.

Composed the first “American” (non-European) art songs in America.

Sentimental songs with simple accompaniment parts.

2. Name a song composition by this composer.
Possible answers . . .

Jeannie With the Light Brown Hair
Beautiful Dreamer
Ah! May the Red Rose Live Alway!

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This selection is called: “Jeannie With the Light Brown Hair”

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This selection is called: “Beautiful Dreamer”

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This selection is called: “Ah! May the Red Rose Live Alway!”

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