William Billings manuscript music, ca. 1790.

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William Billings manuscript music, ca. 1790.

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Collection of manuscript music by New England composer William Billings, ca. 1790. Music and most of the lyrics were written by Billings; and some lyrics were taken from sermons. Includes an index of songs such as, "Dunstable," and "Weymouth," among others; and the name Zebadiah Lothrop written on the front page.

1 folder and 1 folder of photocopies.

Massachusetts Historical Society

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Billings, William, 1746-1800

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William Billings was a ship captain. From the guide to the Journals of the Ship Apollo, 1789-1791, 1789-1791, (American Philosophical Society) Originally composed for chorus. "I am the rose of Sharon" and "Lamentation over Boston" are from Billings' "The Singing-Master's Assistant," published by Edes & Gill, Boston, 1778. "The Lord is risen" is from Billings' "The Suffolk Harmony," published Boston, 1786. Arranged 1976. First performance Free Library of Philadelphia, 17 ...