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Collection |
Ken McCoy Music Scores |
Object ID |
2022.3.25 |
Object Name |
Music, Sheet |
Title |
El Toro Loco |
Description |
El Toro Loco "the crazy bull" is a traditional Mediterranean song dating back to the 1920's, originating in Greece titled Miserlou. In the early 1960's it was arranged by Dick Dale with a surf rock sound and released as Miserlou Twist. Ken McCoy arranged the song in 1980 and it was performed by the US Army Field Band under Major William E. Clark, 1979-1991 and Captain G. S. Hulse. 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 Major William Clark Captain GS Hulse 1980 Dick Dale US Army Field Band El Toro Loco |