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Willis, Richard Storrs, 1819-1900

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 18190210 - 19000510

Biographical note

Abstract:

Richard Storrs Willis (1819-1900) was an American composer, notably of hymn music.

Gender

  • male

Occupations

Languages Used

  • English

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

It came upon the midnight clear, 1995

 Item
Identifier: P0222
Scope and Contents

A Christmas Carol Concertato. For SAB Voices, Congregation, Organ, and Trumpet. CAROL, Richard S. Willis, Arranged by Richard Proulx. Text: Edmund H. Sears. 1 score has markings in pencil.

Dates: 1995

Medley II : it came upon the midnight clear ; o little town of Bethlehem ; God rest you merry gentlemen

 Item
Identifier: 0361
Scope and Contents Medely II : it came upon the midnight clear ; o little town of Bethlehem ; God rest you merry gentlemen. / Louis Henry Redner ; Richard Proulx ; Richard S. Willis ; Wiliam B. Sandys. This Christmas medley is a manuscript of five pages with three computer-This is an arrangement (by Proulx) of a medley of Christmas carols. Three carols are included: "It Came Upon the Midnight Clear" (1 verse); "O Little Town of Bethlehem" (2 verses); "God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen" (3 verses) with...
Dates: 1950 - 2010