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ABEL (Barrett-Ayres)

ABEL (Barrett-Ayres)

Composer: Reginald Barrett-Ayres
Published in 3 hymnals


Composer: Reginald Barrett-Ayres

Reginald Barrett-Ayres joined the faculty of the Music Department at the University of Aberdeen in 1951 and was head of the department from 1956-1981. He was author of Joseph Haydn and the String Quartet (London, Barrie & Jenkins, 1974). He also wrote a large range of compositions including operas, choral works, as well as hymns. Dianne Shapiro, from "Papers of Reginald Barrett-Ayres" University of Aberdeen Special Collections, accessed 11/4/2017 (https://archiveshub.jisc.ac.uk/search/archives/b7327022-1785-3607-a0be-a7ec0d8cba76) Go to person page >

Tune Information

Title: ABEL (Barrett-Ayres)
Composer: Reginald Barrett-Ayres
Meter: 7.6.7.6 D
Incipit: 15112 31751 17
Key: a minor or modal
Copyright: Owner or controller of copyright: Stainer & Bell Ltd. (from "Songs for the Seventies")

Timeline

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Book of Worship for United States Forces #182

Text

New Church Praise #2

The Hymnal of the United Church of Christ #180

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