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Collection |
Ken McCoy Music Scores |
Object ID |
2022.3.125 |
Object Name |
Music, Sheet |
Title |
Beautiful Ohio State Song |
Description |
Beautiful Ohio was written by Mary Earl (real name Robert A. King) and Ballard MacDonald in 1918. It became the state song of Ohio in 1969. In 1989, the lyrics were rewritten by Wilbert B. McBride with permission from the Ohio Legislature. Ken McCoy arranged the 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 William Clark 1990 US Army Field Band Mary Earl / Robert A. King Ballard MacDonald State Song Beautiful Ohio State Song |