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Collection |
Ken McCoy Music Scores |
Object ID |
2022.3.123 |
Object Name |
Music, Sheet |
Title |
Washington My Home |
Description |
Washington My Home is the state song of Washington. It was written by Helen Davis and Stuart Churchill and was adopted as the state song in 1959. Ken McCoy arranged the 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 State Song 1989 William Clark US Army Field Band Helen Davis Stuart Churchill Washington My Home |