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Black Jack March

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"Black Jack March"
March by Fred K. Huffer
Composedc. 1910s: U.S.
DedicationGeneral John J. "Black Jack" Pershing

"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.

Sheet music, early recordings, and commercial success

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The 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

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References

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  1. ^ Parker, Bernard S. "World War 1 Sheet Music." Vol. 1. 2007, p. 53
  2. ^ International Musician: Official Journal of the American ..., Volumes 19-20, April 1922, page 15.
  3. ^ a b Black Jack : march. OCLC 497867404 – via worldcat.org.
  4. ^ "Black Jack March". bandmusicpdf.org.
  5. ^ SC news[permanent dead link]
  6. ^ "Tradition Volume III: Legacy of the March – Texas A&M University Bands, Timothy Rhea, Conductor". Amazon.com. 2002.
  7. ^ "Riders for the Flag: Famous American Marches – USAF Heritage of America Band". Amazon.com. 2004.
  8. ^ "Duty, Honor, Country: A Salute to the American Soldier: US Army Field Band & Soldier's Chorus". AllMusic.
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