William Billings

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

  • 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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