"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.Parker, Bernard S. "World War 1 Sheet Music." Vol. 1. 2007, p. 53 Scores for small orchestras originally sold for 25 cents and full scores sold for 40 cents.International Musician: Official Journal of the American ..., Volumes 19-20, April 1922, page 15. It was reprinted by the Fisher Thompson Music Pub. Co. in 1919.
It has been used by music teachers and has a Grade of "3". It was included in the March Masters Folio for Band published by Rubank in 1948.
Later performances The University of South Carolina band performed the march in a February 1956 concert under the direction of Donald L. Banschbach.SC news 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. 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. The United States Army Field Band performed it for the album Duty, Honor, Country: A Salute to the American Soldier.
References
External links Marine Corps Band Plays Black Jack March by Fred Huffer Information about The Black Jack March's Musical Score