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Collection |
Ken McCoy Music Scores |
Object ID |
2022.3.59 |
Object Name |
Music, Sheet |
Title |
Besame Mucho |
Description |
Besame Mucho was written by Consuelo Velazquez in 1940. It was arranged by Ken McCoy in 1984 for a vocal solo with band for the US Army Field Band under US Army Field Band under Lieutenant Commander 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 Commander William Clark Consuelo Velazquez 1984 US Army Field Band Besame Mucho |