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Collection |
Ken McCoy Music Scores |
Object ID |
2022.3.107 |
Object Name |
Music, Sheet |
Title |
California Here I Come |
Description |
California Here I Come was written by Bud DeSylva, Joseph Meyer, and Al Jolson in 1924, with Jolson performing it on Broadway musical Bombo. Ken McCoy arranged the song in 1989 for US Field and Army 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 1989 Colonel William Clark Al Jolson Buddy DeSylva Joseph Meyer Broadway California Here I Come |