Hall of Composers
Earl McCoy (1884-1934)
Earl McCoy was born in Indianapolis, Ind., but spent much of his life in Texas. He attended the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana, for two years and later in Chicago. After touring with musical productions for several years as a performer and conductor, he returned to Texas where he helped to found the Dallas and El Paso Symphony Orchestras, as well as the Dallas Band. Primarily remembered for his march, “Lights Out,” McCoy also wrote several songs, a tone poem, and numerous other marches.
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