"Black Jack March" was written by Fred K. Huffer (1879–1943), an early 20th century composer. It was named after General John J. "Black Jack" Pershing. Written in a 6/8 meter, trumpets and drums are featured with a trumpet call.
| "Black Jack March" | |
|---|---|
| March by Fred K. Huffer | |
| Composed | c. 1910s: U.S. |
| Dedication | General John J. "Black Jack" Pershing |
Sheet music, early recordings, and commercial success
editThe original sheet music has a cover, which features a drawing of General Pershing.[1] Scores for small orchestras originally sold for 25 cents and full scores sold for 40 cents.[2] It was reprinted by the Fisher Thompson Music Pub. Co. in 1919.[3]
It has been used by music teachers and has a Grade of "3".[4] It was included in the March Masters Folio for Band published by Rubank in 1948.[3]
Later performances
edit- The University of South Carolina band performed the march in a February 1956 concert under the direction of Donald L. Banschbach.[5]
- The University of Oklahoma marching band recorded it for their album Pride of Oklahoma, 1987.
- The Texas A&M University band recorded it for their album Tradition, Vol. 3: Legacy of the March.[6]
- In 2004, the United States Air Force Heritage of America Band, with Colonel Lowell Graham conducting, included a version on the album Riders for the Flag.[7]
- The United States Army Field Band performed it for the album Duty, Honor, Country: A Salute to the American Soldier.[8]
References
edit- ^ Parker, Bernard S. "World War 1 Sheet Music." Vol. 1. 2007, p. 53
- ^ International Musician: Official Journal of the American ..., Volumes 19-20, April 1922, page 15.
- ^ a b Black Jack : march. OCLC 497867404 – via worldcat.org.
- ^ "Black Jack March". bandmusicpdf.org.
- ^ SC news[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Tradition Volume III: Legacy of the March – Texas A&M University Bands, Timothy Rhea, Conductor". Amazon.com. 2002.
- ^ "Riders for the Flag: Famous American Marches – USAF Heritage of America Band". Amazon.com. 2004.
- ^ "Duty, Honor, Country: A Salute to the American Soldier: US Army Field Band & Soldier's Chorus". AllMusic.