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Collection |
Ken McCoy Music Scores |
Object ID |
2022.3.11 |
Object Name |
Music, Sheet |
Title |
Irving Berlin III |
Description |
A composition of Irving Berlins, perhaps from This Is The Army, a broadway show. This arrangement was created by Ken McCoy in 1978 and performed by the US Army Field Band in Ft. Meade, presumably under Maj. Samuel J. Fricano, 1974-1979. The vocal arrangement was created by Captain U. R. Di Fiore. 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 Irving Berlin Captain U.R. Di Fiore Maj. Samuel J. Fricano US Army Field Band 1978 Broadway Irving Berlin III |