There Were Shepherds Abiding in the Fields (Key, Joseph)
| Title | There were shepherds abiding in the fields |
| Alternative title | Christmas Anthem |
| Creators | Joseph Key, composer |
| Opus | — |
| Instrumentation | soprano, alto, tenor, bass, mixed chorus, oboe, bassoon and violin |
| Number of movements | — |
| Keys | G major |
| Composed | — |
| First published | — |
| Dedication | — |
| Tempo markings | — |
| Metronome markings | — |
| Time signatures | — |
| Average duration (sec) | — |
| Number of measures | — |
| Composition types | Anthems |
| Language | English |
| Period | Classical |
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Sections
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Arrangements
| Details | Section | Arranged for | Arranger |
|---|---|---|---|
| View | Complete | voices, mixed chorus and organ | David Weyman |
Scores
| Details | Section | Type | Publisher | Date | File (click to view) |
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| View | Complete | Arrangement for voices, mixed chorus and organ |
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Recordings/Performances
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