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Collection |
Ken McCoy Music Scores |
Object ID |
2022.3.116 |
Object Name |
Music, Sheet |
Title |
Maryland My Maryland |
Description |
Maryland My Maryland was the state song of Maryland from 1939-2021. Currently, it has not been replaced. The words were written in 1861 by James Ryder Randall and the song melody was from Lauriger Horatius by Melchior Franck (1615). Ken McCoy arranged the song 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. |
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Ken McCoy 1989 Colonel William Clark US Army Field Band James Ryder Randall Melchior Franck State Song Maryland My Maryland |