Billings, William B Composers Composition

Billings, William B Composers Composition

Billings, William

Born in the Classical period, American composer, author of choral music, tanner, and patriot William Billings (1746-1800) left a legacy of religious music. He was also one of the first to express an American idiom in his writing. Many of his works are still sung in churches.

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See Also:

- Brief article includes physical description and notes the "politically inflammatory lyrics"of his Singing Master's Assistant.
- Biographical information, excerpts from article by John H. Lienhard, quotes, and MIDI audio files of selected works.
- Biography of "The Father of New England Music"; notes on religious, hymnic, and patriotic compositions, acceptance by contemporary audiences, and influence on later composers. From the Grove Concise Dictionary of Music entry at WQXR radio.
- Audio files offered in MIDI format.

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