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Collection |
Ken McCoy Music Scores |
Object ID |
2022.3.130 |
Object Name |
Music, Sheet |
Title |
In The Mood |
Description |
In The Mood was written by Joe Garland, Wingy Manone and Andy Razaf in 1938. It is based on the composition Tar Paper Stomp. It was first recorded by Edgar Hayes and then by Glenn Miller. Ken McCoy arranged this song in 1990 for for the marching band of the US Army Field Band under Colonel William E. Clark, 1979-1991. Ken McCoy graduated from Greenville High School in Greenville, Ohio. After earning his degree in music education, he taught instrumental music for four years in public schools. In 1977, he accepted a position with the United States Field Band as a staff arranger and eventually was promoted to Chief Arranger. McCoy's arrangements and compositions have been performed in all 50 US states and several foreign countries. In 1995, he joined the Ohio State University Marching Band Staff and arranged at least one full half time show per year for the band culminating with his 23rd show in 2017. Ken McCoy passed away January 11, 2018. |
Search Terms |
Ken McCoy 1990 Joe Garland Wingy Manone Andy Razaf US Army Field Band William Clark In The Mood |