Lewis Edson (22 January 1748 – 1820 in Woodstock, New York) was one of the first American composers. He began working as blacksmith, but soon after became a

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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 *Lenox – choral hym
View Score at Hymnary.org
*Newton – 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

Calvin Institute of Christian Worship
American male composers 19th-century American composers 1748 births 1820 deaths People from Woodstock, New York People of the Province of New York American blacksmiths 19th-century American male musicians {{US-composer-stub