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Collection |
Ken McCoy Music Scores |
Object ID |
2022.3.196 |
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Music, Sheet |
Title |
Aaron Copland Finale |
Description |
The Aaron Copland Finale features two songs written by Aaron Copland. Lincoln Portrait written in 1942 and Appalachian Spring commissioned in 1942 and in revealed in 1944. Ken McCoy arranged the medley in 1997 for the Ohio State University Marching Band. 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. |
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Ken McCoy Aaron Copland 1997 Ballet Ohio State University Marching Band Aaron Copland Finale |