SATB choir, soprano voice solo (a cappella) - Late Intermediate

SKU: MN.CH-1061

Composed by Gregg Smith and William Billings. Doo-Wop Madrigal Style Series. 21st Century. Octavo. Duration 4 minutes, 4 seconds. Laurendale Associates #CH-1061. Published by Laurendale Associates (MN.CH-1061).

Adapted from When Jesus Wept by William Billings. Billings' haunting melody is first presented as a solo, then a pizz. bass-like sound, with the melody in the women's parts in parallel fourths. This is followed by the women in thirds and a coloratura obligato. Finally the pizz. returns with the women singing the four-part round as Billings intended.

Duration 4:04.

By William Billings. Arranged by Russell L. Robinson. For Choir. (2-Part, a cappella). Choral Octavo. Choral Octavo. Published by Alfred Publishing.

By William Billings (1746-1800). Arranged by Hugh Chandler. For Choral (SAB A Cappella). Fred Bock Publications. 8 pages. H.T. FitzSimons Company #F2374. Published by H.T. FitzSimons Company

Composed by Peter Paul Olejar and William Billings (1746-1800). Arranged by Peter Paul Olejar. Catholic Year A Lent5; Catholic Year A Good Friday; Catholic Year A Passion/Palm Sunday; Year A Lent5; Year A Good Friday; Catholic Year C Passion/Palm Sunday; Catholic Year C Passion/Palm Sunday; Catholic Year C Good Friday; Year C Good Friday; Year C Go. Triduum/Three Days, Tenebrae, 21st Century, Lament/Grief/Sorrow. Octavo. MorningStar Music Publishers #50-3220. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers

Concert Band - Grade 2

SKU: AP.43109

Composed by Douglas E. Wagner. Concert Band; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Belwin Young Band. Score and Part(s). 204 pages. Duration 3:00. Belwin Music #00-43109. Published by Belwin Music (AP.43109).

UPC: 038081507293. English.

Arguably the first American professional composer and arranger, Billings' legacy lives on today as fixed parts of our musical landscape. With the use of his canon techniques, this work is full of teachable moments within the music itself, as well as about the music and it's rich history. (3:00).

SATB choir a cappella - Early Intermediate

SKU: MN.CH-1037

Composed by Dale Jergenson and William Billings. 21st Century. Octavo. Laurendale Associates #CH-1037. Published by Laurendale Associates (MN.CH-1037).

Traditional Billings style. This one is more graceful than many. From the Continental Harmony of 1794. Music is as originally printed by Billings except for the use of modern notation and a line of text for each voice; however, the piano reduction reverses the positions of the tenor and soprano parts, and should the conductor elect, this piece may be performed in this manner. Contains editors performance suggestions.

String Orchestra - Grade 1

SKU: KN.08143S

(Chester). Composed by William Billings. Arranged by Elliot Del Borgo. Accent String Orchestra. Kendor Music Inc #08143S. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.08143S).

UPC: 822795081435.

William Billings' illustrious hymn Chester is scored here in a very playable concert setting that allows for a full sound and interesting lines in all parts. The simple nobility of the melodic line and its strong, solid harmonies are major factors in the enduring popularity of this song. Duration 2:55. Available in SmartMusic.

SATB choir a cappella - Early Intermediate

SKU: MN.CH-1034

Composed by Dale Jergenson and William Billings. Lent, Easter, 21st Century. Octavo. Laurendale Associates #CH-1034. Published by Laurendale Associates (MN.CH-1034).

From the Continental Harmony of 1794. Music is as originally printed by Billings except for the use of modern notation and a line of text for each voice; however, the piano reduction reverses the positions of the tenor and soprano parts, and should the conductor elect, this piece may be performed in this manner. Contains editors performance suggestions.

SATB choir, a cappella - Medium Difficult

SKU: PL.9220

Composed by William Billings. Cathedral. Choral, American, Festival, Patriotic. Octavo. Paraclete Press #9220. Published by Paraclete Press (PL.9220).

Subtitled An Anthem for Fast Day, Billings' Be Glad Then America is especially suitable for our American holiday of Thanksgiving or other patriotic-religious observances. It also serves well as a general anthem stressing penitence, hope and praise. A sectional work, six minutes in length, its hymn-like sections and fuguing tunes add up to one of the composer's most substantial and colorful compositions from The Continental Harmony (1794).

SATB choir divisi (SSATTBB) a cappella - Intermediate

SKU: MN.50-1095

Composed by Michael Burkhardt. Year A Advent3; Year A Advent4. 21st Century. Octavo. MorningStar Music Publishers #50-1095. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers (MN.50-1095).

UPC: 688670510953.

Based on the tune JUDEA by the American composer William Billings. The setting of this traditional text retains the delightful rhythmic energy and open harmonies that are such well known qualities of Billings' music. Though much of the piece contains divisi in the choral writing, the parts are easily learned and are attainable by the average choir.

SATB choir a cappella - Early Intermediate

SKU: MN.CH-1033

Composed by Dale Jergenson and William Billings. Lent, Easter, 21st Century. Octavo. Laurendale Associates #CH-1033. Published by Laurendale Associates (MN.CH-1033).

From the Continental Harmony of 1794. Anonymous text: Arise and hail the sacred day, Cast all low cares of life away... Music is as originally printed by Billings except for the use of modern notation and a line of text for each voice; however, the piano reduction reverses the positions of the tenor and soprano parts, and should the conductor elect, this piece may be performed in this manner. Contains editors performance suggestions.

Guitar - Intermediate

SKU: MB.WBM76M

Saddle-stitched. Country. Book and online audio. Mel Bay Publications, Inc #WBM76M. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.WBM76M).

ISBN 9781736363096. 8.75x11.75 inches.

This comprehensive book contains the solos found in five William Bay guitar solo collections.á The solos range from colorful foot tapping reels, breakdowns, hornpipes, jigs, fiddle tunes and sea chanteys to country and Celtic ballads and waltzes.á Also included are numerous original guitar solos.á All 143 solos in this collection are recorded by the author and online access to the recordings is included. All solos are presented in notation and tablature.

Intermediate to Advanced Level. Composed by William L. Gillock. Willis. Softcover. 160 pages. Published by Willis Music (HL.201747).