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Variations on a Hymn by William Billings (concert band)

Variations on a Hymn by William Billings (concert band)

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Single movement consisting of Billings hymn "Chester" followed by nine variations. Billings' tune was used both as a hymn tune and as a marching song during the Revolutionary War. This piece uses that duality as its starting point the first 4 variations tear down the tune until just hints of it are left in Var.5. Vars. 6-9 bring back the tune as a march.

Movements: 1.0

Authored (or revised): 1964

First performance: 1965.0

Book format: Full score

Historic material for this item is held at Special Collections in Performing Arts (SCPA) at the University of Maryland.

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