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Collection |
Ken McCoy Music Scores |
Object ID |
2022.3.122 |
Object Name |
Music, Sheet |
Title |
Virginia State Song |
Description |
Virginia State Song or Carry Me Back To Old Virginny was written by James Bland in 1878 and was adopted as the state song from 1940-1997. In 2015, two songs were named as replacement state songs; Our Great Virginia and Sweet Virginia Breeze. Ken McCoy arranged this song in 1989 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 James Bland Colonel William Clark 1989 State Song US Army Field Band Virginia State Song |