1761. "Urania, or a Choice Collection of Psalm Tunes, Anthems, and Hymns, from the most approved Authors," published in Philadelphia, by James Lyon, A.B.
1762. A St. Cecilia Society (which lasted for one hundred and fifty years) formed in Charleston, S. C.
1765. A concert of "Musical Glasses" given in Philadelphia.
1765. June 3. The New York Mercury announced a series of summer concerts (open air) to be given at Ranelagh Gardens. These concerts were continued for four years.
1769. First American spinet made by John Harris, in Boston.
1770. Jan. 9. Handel's "Messiah" performed in part (sixteen numbers) at Trinity Church, New York City.
1770. Milton's "Masque of Comus" given by the Hallam Company, in Philadelphia.
1770. "The New England Psalm Singer" published in Boston, by William Billings.
1770, The pipe organ said to have been used for the first time in a Congregational church in America (Philadelphia).
1774. John Behrent, of Philadelphia, said to have made the first American piano.