Black Jack March

"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

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

• 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

External links

• Marine Corps Band Plays Black Jack March by Fred Huffer
• Information about The Black Jack March's Musical Score