According to The New Penguin Dictionary of Music, William Billings was one of the earliest American-born composers, but a tanner by trade; wrote "fuguing tunes" (with primitive imitation), words and music of hymns, music to American patriotic songs, etc. Also concert promoter.

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Wake ev'ry breath (1770) (D(A)) Score and Parts. Publisher: Loux Music Publishing Co. (LMP0104)

Chester (D(A,T)/B(Cello)/Piano/Perc) Condensed Score and Parts. Publisher: Loux Music Publishing Co. (LMP0107)

3 Sacred Canons (New England Psalm Singer 1770) (D(A)/D(A)/D(A)/D(A)) Score. Publisher: Loux Music Publishing Co. (LMP0117)

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