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Original

Fantasy on "Chester". William Billings. Beginning.

Translation

Fantasy on "Chester". William Billings. Beginning.

Original

Fantasy on "Chester" composed by William Billings. 1746-1800. Concert Band. Concert Band. Score. Belwin Beginning Band. Classical. Patriotic. Grade 1. 12 pages. Published by Belwin Music. AP.BD9669C. This famous melody became very popular during the American Revolution and was first published in 1778 as a patriotic hymn. It served as the unofficial national anthem during that war. Michael Story infuses this tune with satisfying harmonic structuring and presents it in a version playable by the youngest band or ensemble. A most satisfying and sophisticated presentation. duration 1. 51.

Translation

Fantasy on "Chester" composed by William Billings. 1746-1800. Concert Band. Concert Band. Score. Belwin Beginning Band. Classical. Patriotic. Grade 1. 12 pages. Published by Belwin Music. AP.BD9669C. This famous melody became very popular during the American Revolution and was first published in 1778 as a patriotic hymn. It served as the unofficial national anthem during that war. Michael Story infuses this tune with satisfying harmonic structuring and presents it in a version playable by the youngest band or ensemble. A most satisfying and sophisticated presentation. duration 1. 51.