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Collection |
Ken McCoy Music Scores |
Object ID |
2022.3.118 |
Object Name |
Music, Sheet |
Title |
Showboat |
Description |
Showboat is a medley of songs from the Broadway musical and film of the same name. Showboat was written in 1927 by Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein II. Songs in this medley include: Only Make Believe, Bill, and Can't Help Lovin' That Man. Ken McCoy arranged this medley for solo vocal and band in 1989 for 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 Jerome Kern Oscar Hammerstein II William Clark 1989 US Army Field Band Film Score Broadway Showboat |