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Brian Adam McCune
(b. 1983)

Brian Adam McCune
www.brianadammccune.com


1.  Where did Mr. McCune recieve his music training?

2.   Name two titles of shows for marching band that Mr. McCune has written and for what schools?
James Bland
(1854-1911)
James Bland
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Bland

1)   Mr. Bland was a slave and African American songwriter who wrote more than 700 songs and marches.  What was James Bland's nickname?

2)   What illness did Mr. Bland die from?


 
John Fannin
John Fannin
http://www.johnfanninmusic.com/About_Me.html

1)   At what university is Mr. Fannin employed?

2)  What other services does John Fannin offer besides music arranging?
Karl King

(1891-1971)

Karl King
http://karlking.us/books.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karl_King


1)   Mr. King was a composer of music for Circus Bands and wrote many marches.  What were screamers?  Give one example!

2)   Follow this link:  http://karlking.us/kkband_a5ed.htm Describe what you find!  Do you see the influence of Tin Pan Alley, the development of the music industry, radio, and modern recording in any of the photos?  If so, how?

 
Anne Mcginty
(b. 1945) 
Anne McGinty

http://www.mcgintymusic.com/
http://www.myspace.com/annemcginty

1)   Are there any women composers of marching band music?

2)   How many shelves of music has Ms. McGinty composed?  How many pieces?
Daniel Montoya, Jr.
(b. 1978)
Daniel Montoya, Jr.
http://www.danielmontoyajr.com/

1)   What was Mr. Montoya's second work for Symphonic Band entitled?

2)   What publishing company currently publishes Daniel Montoya's percussion works?

Sammy Nestico
(b. 1924)

Sammy Nestico
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sammy_Nestico

1)   What companies has Mr. Nestico written "jingles" for?

2)   From what major University, did Sammy Nestico leave teaching and why?

John Phillip Sousa
(1854-1932)
John Phillip Sousa
(photo taken in 1900)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Philip_Sousa

1)   During the years the Sousa Band toured (1892-1931), in (roughly) how many concerts did they perform?

2)   In addition to his works as a composer, Mr. Sousa also wrote three full-length novels. In addition, he wrote a biography.  What was the name of his biography?

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