# Event Details

- **Event Name**: America’s First National Anthem: William Billings and the Singing Schools
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 13 Sep, 2026 at 02:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Discover the story behind America's earliest musical identity in The United States' First National Anthem: A Lecture Presentation on the Music of William Billings. This engaging presentation explores the life and legacy of William Billings, one of the first American-born published composers, and the creator of "Chester," the Revolutionary War anthem that became a defining patriotic song. Learn how Billings helped shape American choral singing, established the nation's first singing school, and created music that reflected the spirit of a new country. Join us for a fascinating look at one of the most influential figures in early American music history.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/johnson-city/americas-first-national-anthem-william-billings-and-the-singing-schools/200030545144500
- **Event Categories**: live-music
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 8

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Johnson City
- **state**: TN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: ETSU Martin Center for the Arts
- **lat**: 36.303441618699
- **long**: -82.368568388533
- **full address**: ETSU Martin Center for the Arts, 3 Martha Culp Ave, Johnson City, TN 37604, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is America s First National Anthem: William Billings and the Singing Schools being held?
  - **A:** America s First National Anthem: William Billings and the Singing Schools takes place on Sun, 13 Sep, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sun, 13 Sep, 2026 at 02:00 pm at ETSU Martin Center for the Arts, 3 Martha Culp Ave, Johnson City, TN 37604, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing America s First National Anthem: William Billings and the Singing Schools?
  - **A:** America s First National Anthem: William Billings and the Singing Schools is organized by ETSU Department of Music.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at ETSU Department of Music's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given ETSU Department of Music a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. ETSU Department of Music has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.

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