William Billings
William Billings (October 7, 1746 – September 26, 1800) is regarded as the first American choral composer and leading member of the First New England School. |
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Recordings
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | BS-037835 | 10-in. | 6/30/1939 | Chester | Boston Pops Orchestra ; Arthur Fiedler ; Jesús María Sanromá | Orchestra and piano | composer | |
| Brunswick | 8365-8366 | 10-in. | approximately June 1922 | Easter anthem | The Original Sacred Harp Choir | Mixed vocal chorus | composer |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Billings, William," accessed November 6, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/304406.
Billings, William. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 6, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/304406.
"Billings, William." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 6 November 2024.
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LCNAR: Billings, William, 1746-1800 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n50011183
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