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Collection |
Ken McCoy Music Scores |
Object ID |
2022.3.39 |
Object Name |
Music, Sheet |
Title |
A Dixieland Tribute |
Description |
A Dixieland Tribute is a medley of the following songs: 1. Java is an instrumental adaptation of a 1958 piano composition by Allen Toussaint, 2. Georgia a song written by Hoagy Carmichael and Stuart Gorrell in 1930, and 3. The Saints (unknown creator). Ken McCoy arranged the medley in 1982 for the US Army Field Band under Lieutenant William 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 1982 Colonel William Clark Hoagy Carmichael Stuart Gorrell Allen Toussaint US Army Field Band A Dixieland Tribute |