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Collection |
Ken McCoy Music Scores |
Object ID |
2022.3.10 |
Object Name |
Music, Sheet |
Title |
Close Encounters of the Third Kind |
Description |
Close Encounters of the Third Kind was composed by John Williams for the film of the same title in 1977. It was arranged by Ken McCoy in 1978 and performed by the U.S. Army Field Band under Maj. Samuel J. Fricano, 1974-1979. 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 Samuel Fricano US Army Field Band Film Score 1978 John Williams Close Encounters of the Third Kind |