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Collection |
Ken McCoy Music Scores |
Object ID |
2022.3.5 |
Object Name |
Music, Sheet |
Title |
Santa Claus March |
Description |
Santa Claus March features Santa Claus is Coming to Town by J. Fred Coots and Haven Gillespie around 1934 and Here Comes Santa Claus by Gene Autry and Oakley Haldeman in 1947. This medley was arranged by Ken McCoy Nov. 1, 1989 for the US Army Field Band under Col. William E. Clark Commander, 1979-1991. Song credits are incorrectly documented on page 3. 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 Col. Clark US Army Field Band 1989 Christmas J. Fred Coots Haven Gillespie Gene Autry Oakley Haldeman Santa Claus March |