Lewis Edson
Lewis Edson was one of the first American composers. 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".- Bridgewater – choral hymn
- Lenox – choral hymn
- 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.
