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[Hold back the night]

[Hold back the night]

Arranger: Stephen Key; Composer: Charles Nicks
Published in 2 hymnals


Arranger: Stephen Key

A native of Washington D. C., Stephen Key is a composer, arranger, and performer. He writes and arranges for the group Steve Key & Company. He is also the Founder and President of StepKey Music. He serves on the musical staff of Third Street Church of God, Asbury United Methodist Church (Washington, DC), and Alfred Street Baptist Church (Alexandria, VA). He graduated from the University of Maryland Baltimore and works as a Computer Specialist. Go to person page >

Composer: Charles Nicks

(no biographical information available about Charles Nicks.) Go to person page >

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Tune Information

Title: [Hold back the night]
Arranger: Stephen Key
Composer: Charles Nicks
Key: D♭ Major
Copyright: Arr. © 2000, GIA Publications, Inc.
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Instances

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African American Heritage Hymnal #486

African American Heritage Hymnal #486
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Lead Me, Guide Me (2nd ed.) #566

Lead Me, Guide Me (2nd ed.) #566
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