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Collection |
Ken McCoy Music Scores |
Object ID |
2022.3.64 |
Object Name |
Music, Sheet |
Title |
Strike Up The Band |
Description |
Strike Up The Band was written by George Gershwin with Millie Raush in 1927. It was used for a musical and film of the same name. It was arranged by Ken McCoy in 1984 for the US Army Field Band under Lieutenant William 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. |
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Ken McCoy George Gershwin Millie Raush 1984 Commander William Clark US Army Field Band Film Score Strike Up The Band |