Robert Buckley

Driving tempos, harmonic tensions, intense melodies and dramatic shifts in dynamics and articulations will have both audience and musicians on the edge of their seats. Expert scoring and very reasonab...

This arrangement of two themes from The Crown aptly portrays the sense of serene but deep power that underlies the music from this popular series. Rich harmonies and continuous pulsing rhythms give th...

Prestidigitation means sleight of hand or nimble fingers, and describes the alto saxophone soloist in this innovative and compelling work. The triplet rhythms, walking bass line and call-and-response...

Sunlight Dancing was inspired by a walk through a forest on a bright summer day - the sunlight was flickering between the leaves and it seemed like the whole forest was dancing. This is a celebratory...

Written with a festive flair and tuneful melody, here is a marvelous holiday piece for beginning players. Featuring modest ranges and easy rhythms, this is quick to learn and fun to play. 8th notes ar...

A great concert fanfare that will be the perfect opener to your next program. The piece opens with a bold and heoric brass fanfare then shifts to a beautifully orchestrated lyrical section before retu...

This thrilling and cinematic adventure is rolling down the tracks with expert scoring using simple chromaticism, driving percussion and thrilling rhythmic energy. Your students won't want to stop prac...

Epic Journey takes us on a heroic, cinematic odyssey using a sudden shift in dynamics and an unexpected key change to create drama and excitement. With a sophistication beyond what you'd expect at thi...

Wind Machines can refer either to the various machines that are driven by the wind, or the soaring sound of a wind band. In a cinematic style, this composition takes us high in the sky, soaring above...

Written with a festive flair and tuneful melody, here is a marvelous holiday piece for beginning players. Featuring modest ranges and easy rhythms, this is quick to learn and fun to play. 8th notes ar...

Perfect for programming any time of year be it winter/holiday concerts or festival, this bright, feel-good original will place the audience in a festive winter landscape with all sections having wonde...

Robert Buckley composed Rhythmism to be a dynamic three-movement suite for wind band that celebrates the power and versatility of rhythm. With a spotlight on the percussion section, the piece explores...

The city of Amsterdam is unique for its lovely canals, impressive 17th-century architecture, and 1,500+ bridges. A bicycle ride is a great way to see the city, and bike bells are part of its soundscap...

Starburst is a rousing overture that explodes with energy and effervescence. The idea of a starburst pattern (something bursting forth from a central source) inspired the composer to create a concert...

The old adage "Red sky at night, sailor's delight; Red sky in the morning, sailor's warning" dates back to the 12th century. The idea that a beautiful crimson sky could be both alluring and threatenin...

Wind Machines can refer either to the various machines that are driven by the wind, or the soaring sound of a wind band. In a cinematic style, this composition takes us high in the sky, soaring above...

This arrangement of two themes from The Crown aptly portrays the sense of serene but deep power that underlies the music from this popular series. Rich harmonies and continuous pulsing rhythms give th...

This arrangement of two themes from The Crown aptly portrays the sense of serene but deep power that underlies the music from this popular series. Rich harmonies and continuous pulsing rhythms give th...

The rich heritage of French-Canadian folk music dates back several centuries. Robert has chosen three of these songs to create a musical portrait of this colorful culture. The opening piece is the jau...

The rich heritage of French-Canadian folk music dates back several centuries. Robert has chosen three of these songs to create a musical portrait of this colorful culture. The opening piece is the jau...

The rich heritage of French-Canadian folk music dates back several centuries. Robert has chosen three of these songs to create a musical portrait of this colorful culture. The opening piece is the jau...