Foster - Old Dog Tray

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Stephen Foster’s Old Dog Tray (1853) is one of his most touching and heartfelt songs — a tender tribute to the loyalty and faithfulness of a beloved dog. Foster himself considered it one of his finest compositions, and its gentle, flowing melody and sincere text have made it a quiet gem of the American parlor song tradition.

Less well-known than some of Foster’s more famous works, Old Dog Tray offers voice teachers and students a chance to explore a lesser-known but deeply rewarding corner of the American art song repertoire. This edition presents the song in a clean, print-ready format.

Performance Highlights

• Stephen Foster’s touching Old Dog Tray (1853)
• A heartfelt gem of the American parlor song tradition
• Ideal for voice studios and American music programs
• Accessible to singers of all levels
• Digital PDF download — print-ready score included