Across the Field (Fight the Team) Brass quintet by Robert Coil Brass Quintet - Digital Sheet Music

This song is one of two fight songs frequently played at Ohio State University athletic events. Over the years it has become popular at many other schools in the state, and is often played and sung with words adapted to the local team. The song was composed by William A. Dougherty, Jr. in 1915, while he was a varsity manager for the football team. The first trumpet carries the melody, with the trombone providing a counter melody and the tuba setting the beat. The French horn and second trumpet provide the harmony elements. The arrangement is simple enough that it could be played in the cold, or while moving, but my favorite is to be seated in a comfortable auditorium.For a complete list of Polished Brass arrangements on Sheet Music Press, visit Polished Brass Publications or search Sheet Music Plus for “ROBERT COIL POLISHED BRASS”.The arranger, Bob Coil, is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of music, where he studied bass trombone with Betty Glover. Dr. Coil is the leader of the Bones of Cincinnatus trombone ensemble and the Polished Brass quintet in Cincinnati, OH.