Matches in DBpedia 2014 for { ?s ?p William Billings (October 7, 1746 – September 26, 1800) is regarded as the first American choral composer.Billings was born and died in Boston, Massachusetts. At the age of 14, the death of his father stopped Billings' formal schooling. In order to help support his family, young Billings trained as a tanner. He possibly received musical instruction from John Barry, one of the choir members at the New South Church, but for the most part he was self taught.. }
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- William_Billings comment "William Billings (October 7, 1746 – September 26, 1800) is regarded as the first American choral composer.Billings was born and died in Boston, Massachusetts. At the age of 14, the death of his father stopped Billings' formal schooling. In order to help support his family, young Billings trained as a tanner. He possibly received musical instruction from John Barry, one of the choir members at the New South Church, but for the most part he was self taught.".