James Ployhar
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James D. Ployhar was an American
composer, music educator, and film producer
. James D. Ployhar was responsible for many great American songs, including the instrumental piece, "Cool Blues for Trumpets", "March of the Irish Guard", "Crazy Clock" and "Korean Folk Song Medley"
Ployhar attended Valley City State University
in Valley City, North Dakota
, was initiated into the Beta Rho chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia
music fraternity in 1952, and also originated the Fargo Big Band All-Stars, a musical group that frequently performed in and around Fargo, North Dakota
, including regular engagements at Silent Movie Night, held at the historic Fargo Theatre
.
Mr. Ployhar was considered to be one of the most prolific writes in the field of music education. Mr. Ployhar, who taught nineteen years in the public schools, was enthusiastically welcomed throughout the United States and Canada as clinician and conductor. He is the author of the CONTEMPORARY BAND COURSE, Belwin-Mills Publishing Corporation of New York, composer of THE FLICKERTAIL, official North Dakota march and recipient of the citation of excellence by the executive committee of the National Band Association. Mr. Ployhar was past-president of the VCSC Alumni Association (1975-76) and is a member of the V-500 Foundation.
On May 20, 1977 Mr. Ployhar was given the Distinguished Alumnus Award at Valley City State University.
In 1994, Ployhar was one of the co-producers of the Disney film Iron Will
.
Jim Ployhar died Tuesday, January 2, 2007 in Fargo, North Dakota
.
United States
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composer, music educator, and film producer
Film producer
A film producer oversees and delivers a film project to all relevant parties while preserving the integrity, voice and vision of the film. They will also often take on some financial risk by using their own money, especially during the pre-production period, before a film is fully financed.The...
. James D. Ployhar was responsible for many great American songs, including the instrumental piece, "Cool Blues for Trumpets", "March of the Irish Guard", "Crazy Clock" and "Korean Folk Song Medley"
Ployhar attended Valley City State University
Valley City State University
Valley City State University is an institution of higher learning in Valley City, North Dakota, part of the eleven-member North Dakota University System. Founded in 1890 as a territorial normal school, VCSU offers four-year degrees in a number of fields in five academic divisions and graduate...
in Valley City, North Dakota
Valley City, North Dakota
As of the census of 2000, there were 6,826 people, 2,996 households, and 1,668 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,062.5 per square mile . There were 3,250 housing units at an average density of 982.0 per square mile...
, was initiated into the Beta Rho chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia
Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia
Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia is an American collegiate social fraternity for men with a special interest in music...
music fraternity in 1952, and also originated the Fargo Big Band All-Stars, a musical group that frequently performed in and around Fargo, North Dakota
Fargo, North Dakota
Fargo is the largest city in the U.S. state of North Dakota and the county seat of Cass County. In 2010, its population was 105,549, and it had an estimated metropolitan population of 208,777...
, including regular engagements at Silent Movie Night, held at the historic Fargo Theatre
Fargo Theatre
The Fargo Theatre is an art deco movie theatre in downtown Fargo, North Dakota. It was built in 1926. It was restored in 1999 to its historic appearance and now is a center for the arts in the Fargo-Moorhead metropolitan area....
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Mr. Ployhar was considered to be one of the most prolific writes in the field of music education. Mr. Ployhar, who taught nineteen years in the public schools, was enthusiastically welcomed throughout the United States and Canada as clinician and conductor. He is the author of the CONTEMPORARY BAND COURSE, Belwin-Mills Publishing Corporation of New York, composer of THE FLICKERTAIL, official North Dakota march and recipient of the citation of excellence by the executive committee of the National Band Association. Mr. Ployhar was past-president of the VCSC Alumni Association (1975-76) and is a member of the V-500 Foundation.
On May 20, 1977 Mr. Ployhar was given the Distinguished Alumnus Award at Valley City State University.
In 1994, Ployhar was one of the co-producers of the Disney film Iron Will
Iron Will
Iron Will is a 1994 family adventure film directed by Charles Haid. The film stars Mackenzie Astin, Kevin Spacey, David Ogden Stiers, George Gerdes, Brian Cox, Penelope Windust, and August Schellenberg.-Plot:...
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Jim Ployhar died Tuesday, January 2, 2007 in Fargo, North Dakota
Fargo, North Dakota
Fargo is the largest city in the U.S. state of North Dakota and the county seat of Cass County. In 2010, its population was 105,549, and it had an estimated metropolitan population of 208,777...
.