Lewis Edson Explained

Lewis Edson (22 January 1748 – 1820 in Woodstock, New York)^[1] was one of the first American composers.^[2] He began working as blacksmith, but soon after became a singing master and was a notable singer in his day. His most popular compositions were Bridgewater, Lenox and Green Field and were published in 1782 in the "Choristers Companion".

List of works

• Bridgewater – choral hymn^[3]
• Lenox^[4] – choral hymn^[5] View Score at Hymnary.org
• Newton^[6] – choral hymn
• Green Field – choral hymn

Scores

Volume 3. Three New York Composers: The Collected Works of Lewis Edson, Lewis Edson, Jr., and Nathaniel Billings, edited by Karl Kroeger.

References

External links

• Amaranth Publishing
• Calvin Institute of Christian Worship

Notes and References

1. Web site: The Music Of William Billings. www.amaranthpublishing.com. 19 July 2017.
2. Web site: Voisey. Robert. American Composer Timeline. www.voxnovus.com. 19 July 2017.
3. Web site: Bridgewater MIDI file. 19 July 2017.
4. Web site: Christian Classics Ethereal Hymnary 561. LENOX. www.hymnary.org. 19 July 2017. en.
5. Web site: Hymnary.org: a comprehensive index of hymns and hymnals. www.ccel.org. 19 July 2017. en.
6. Web site: Christian Classics Ethereal Hymnary 759. NEWTON. www.hymnary.org. 19 July 2017. en.