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William Billings
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William Billings (October 7, 1746 – September 26, 1800) was an American composer and is regarded as the first American choral composer and leading member of the First New England School.
Quotes
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Let tyrants shake their iron rod, And Slav'ry clank her galling chains, We fear them not, we trust in God, New England's God forever reigns.
"Chester", st. 1, in The Singing Master's Assistant (1778)
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Category:1746 births
Category:1800 deaths
Category:Composers from the United States
Category:Songwriters from the United States
Category:Musicians from Boston