Choir Sacred (SAB choir/3-Part choir Mixed) - Grade 2 - Digital Download SKU: JX.00-20925 Based upon an 18th century American canon. Composed by William Billings. Arranged by Philip Kern. Choral (Sacred); Choral Octavo; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; Worship Resources. Jubilate Archive Edition. Classical; Holy Week; Lent; Sacred; Spring. Choral Octavo. 8 pages. Jubilate Music Group - Digital #00-20925. Published by Jubilate Music Group - Digital (JX.00-20925). English. Psalm 22, Psalm 31, Isaiah 53:1-12, Matthew 26:36-75, Mark 14:33-36, Luke 22:39-62, John 11:28-44, Hebrews 5:5-11.One of the most well-known of the early American canons, originally appeared in the New England Psalm Singer. It was written in 1770 by William Billings, a self-taught singing-school teacher and composer who served as choir leader at Old South Church in Boston. In this edition by Philip Kern, the vocal setting retains the simple drama of the original, compellingly underscored by the newly-composed keyboard accompaniment. This outstanding arrangement is appropriate for both school and church choirs and may be performed by mixed or treble voices.

String Quartet Cello,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1327428 Composed by William Billings. Arranged by Nathaniel Hontz. Advent,Chamber,Christmas,Early Music,Holiday. 7 pages. TigerSong LLC #915469. Published by TigerSong LLC (A0.1327428). A rare early American find! An Hymn for Christmas or Charlston is a carol from William Billings's The New England Psalm-Singer. He sets this tune to the text While Shepherds Watched their Flocks by Night. A quick and easy learn for string quartet to brighten and deepen any holiday program!

String Quartet String Quartet - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1092411 Composed by William Billings. Arranged by Glen Poehlmann. Patriotic,Traditional. Score and parts. 10 pages. Arrangements by GPoehlmann #696507. Published by arrangements by GPoehlmann (A0.1092411). CHESTER - for STRING QUARTET (unaccompanied) A stately arrangement of the Revolutionary War-era anthem composed by William Billings in 1778. Medium in Difficulty (Grade 3) 61 measures. Performance Time approx 2:42 Key: G - D - E. Meter: 4/4 Instrument Ranges (C4=middle C): Violin 1 A3 - D6 Violin 2 A3 - F#5 Viola D3 - D5 Cello D2 - E4 Parts included (PDF): Full Score, Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, Cello.

Horn,Trombone,Trumpet,Tuba - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1183254 Composed by William Billings. Arranged by Nathaniel Hontz. Chamber,Easter,Holiday,Religious,Sacred. 12 pages. TigerSong LLC #782937. Published by TigerSong LLC (A0.1183254). William Billings's Easter Anthem or The Lord is Risen Indeed, arranged for brass quintet. A bright, powerful, and sprightly anthem encapsulating all the joy of Easter.

String Quartet Cello,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1162507 Composed by William Billings (1746-1800). Arranged by Nathaniel Hontz. Chamber,Classical,Early Music,Folk,Sacred. 24 pages. TigerSong LLC #762870. Published by TigerSong LLC (A0.1162507). An early American choral anthem by William Billings, following the mariners verses of Psalm 107, arranged for string quartet (2 violins, viola, cello). A dramatic and sturdy anthem, perfect for chamber settings, sacred, secular, or academic.

Handbell - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1300713 Composed by William Billings. Arranged by Jason W. Krug. Christian,Contest,Festival,Religious,Sacred,Traditional. Score. 16 pages. Grassy Meadow Music #890457. Published by Grassy Meadow Music (A0.1300713). 3-6 Octaves, Level 5Purchase of this item constitutes a site license -- permission is given to produce as many copies as needed for your ensemble only. This evocative setting of a hymntune by William Billings is a masterful tour de force that is not to be missed!  The different verses of this Revolutionary War anthem are given a wide variety of stylistically-diverse treatments, telling of life under tyranny, the struggle to gain independence, and a final joyous celebration of newfound freedom and liberty.  ·         Purchase of this PDF grants permission to broadcast or live stream performances.

Alto Recorder,Bass Recorder,Soprano Recorder,Tenor Recorder - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1305826 Composed by William Billings. Arranged by Nathaniel Hontz. Chamber,Early Music,Patriotic,Religious,Sacred. Recorder Ensemble. 8 pages. TigerSong LLC #895284. Published by TigerSong LLC (A0.1305826). A beautiful and stirring hymn by early American composer William Billings, set for recorder consort (soprano, alto, tenor, and bass recorders). The first iteration of the melody sets the harmonies in the early style, with the melody in the Tenor. The second iteration inverts the counter and melody lines, so that the melody soars in the soprano, and the tenor takes over the counter line. An easy and accessible piece, suitable for all ages.

Choral Choir (SSA) - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.748477 Composed by William Billings. Arranged by Fritz Stanley. A Cappella,Christian,Easter,Praise & Worship. Octavo. 5 pages. MicStanley #3530485. Published by MicStanley (A0.748477). When Jesus Wept is a hymn song composed by William Billings. The song describes when Jesus praying in Gethsemane. Arranged by Fritz Stanley for three-part chorus of female voices (SSA) in a cappella.

Euphonium,Trombone,Tuba - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.829814 Composed by William Billings. Arranged by John May. Chamber,Classical,Contest,Festival,Folk,Patriotic. 11 pages. Lost Key Music #4285451. Published by Lost Key Music (A0.829814). Chester is a patriotic anthem composed by William Billings during the American Revolutionary War. Arranged for brass quartet.www.lostkeymusic.comFollow Lost Key Music on social media:https://www.facebook.com/lostkeymusic...https://twitter.com/lostkeymusichttps://www.pinterest.com/lostkeymusic/https://www.instagram.com/lostkeymusic/

Brass Quintet Flugelhorn,Trombone,Trumpet,Tuba - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1327435 Composed by William Billings. Arranged by Nathaniel Hontz. Advent,Chamber,Christmas,Early Music,Holiday. 11 pages. TigerSong LLC #915477. Published by TigerSong LLC (A0.1327435). A rare early American find! An Hymn for Christmas or Charlston is a carol from William Billings's The New England Psalm-Singer. He sets this tune to the text While Shepherds Watched their Flocks by Night. A quick and easy learn for brass quintet to brighten and deepen any holiday program! Includes an optional euphonium substitution for f horn.

Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1010868 Composed by William Billings. Arranged by Jayson Gerth. Christian,Classical,Sacred. 16 pages. Jayson Henry Gerth #3478047. Published by Jayson Henry Gerth (A0.1010868). Composed by William Billings (1746-1800), Eastertide, also known as Easter Anthem, is skillfully adapted and arranged here for brass quintet by Jayson Gerth. Every instrument gets an opportunity to shine in this edition, and stylistically appropriate interpretation and phrase markings are added for performers. Certainly appropriate for the Easter season, this arrangement is also a great concert and contest choice.2018 Chamber Music Contest Entry

Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quintet Bassoon,Clarinet,Flute,Horn,Oboe - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1183012 Composed by William Billings. Arranged by Nathaniel Hontz. Chamber,Easter,Holiday,Religious,Sacred. 16 pages. TigerSong LLC #782755. Published by TigerSong LLC (A0.1183012). William Billings's Easter Anthem or The Lord is Risen Indeed, arranged for woodwind quintet (flute, clarinet, oboe, f horn, bassoon). A bright, powerful, and sprightly anthem encapsulating all the joy of Easter.

Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.831562 Composed by William Billings (1746-1800). Arranged by Konrad Harley. Christian,Classical,Easter,Instructional,Sacred. Octavo. 4 pages. Konrad Harley #5000887. Published by Konrad Harley (A0.831562). This 4-part canon is one of William Billings's best-loved choral works. It is suitable for church use especially during Lent and Holy Week. This version is in a key comfortable for all voice types to sing. .

Choral Choir (TTBB) - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.977553 Composed by William Billings. Arranged by Joseph Schrock. A Cappella,Christian,Easter,Folk,Sacred. Octavo. 8 pages. Schrock Music #5032287. Published by Schrock Music (A0.977553). This exuberant anthem composed by the well known early American composer William Billings, is here arranged for a cappella male voices.  The anthem is found in many Old Harp songbooks, and is here taken from the New Harp of Columbia, a songbook still used by the Old Harp singers of East Tennessee.This is the Shaped Note Edition.Duration approx. 2:30 minLength-8 pagesschrockmusic@outlook.com

Euphonium,Horn,Trombone,Trumpet,Tuba - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1112251 Composed by William Billings (1746-1800). Arranged by Nathaniel Hontz. Christmas,Early Music,Historic,Holiday,Sacred. 11 pages. TigerSong LLC #714412. Published by TigerSong LLC (A0.1112251). William Billings's Christmas anthem, Boston, Methinks I See a Heavenly Host, and Shepherds Rejoice arranged for brass quintet. A great early American addition to any Christmas repertoire. Great for sacred and secular settings. For two trumpets, F horn, trombone, and tuba. Includes a euphonium part.