"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
Composedc. 1910s: U.S.
DedicationGeneral John J. "Black Jack" Pershing

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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