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Collection |
Ken McCoy Music Scores |
Object ID |
2022.3.132 |
Object Name |
Music, Sheet |
Title |
Old New Hampshire State Song |
Description |
Old New Hampshire was written by Dr. John F. Holmes and Maurice Hoffmann in 1926 and adopted as the state song in 1949. Ken McCoy arranged this song in 1990 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 State Song 1990 US Army Field Band William Clark John F. Holmes Maurice Hoffman Old New Hampshire State Song |