First Publication | 1876 |
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Genre Categories | Folksongs; Songs; For 1 voice; |
Work Title | Shenandoah |
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Alternative. Title | Oh, Shenandoah |
Composer | Folk Songs, American |
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. | IAF 8 |
Key | E-flat major |
First Publication. | 1876 |
Language | English |
Piece Style | Traditional (folk) |
Instrumentation | voice, unison chorus |
External Links | Wikipedia article |
Extra Information | "Shenandoah" is a classic American folk song shanty expressing the longing of a riverboat traveler to return to his beloved, set against the backdrop of the Shenandoah River. Its timeless themes of love and home have made it an enduring symbol of American musical heritage and has been arranged many times. |