Robert Buckley
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Sunlight Dancing
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 work expressing positive energy and optimism – designed to lift people’s spirits. From the joyful opening to the beautifully reflective lyric section to the final exhilarating flourish, this piece is full of tuneful melodies, driving percussion and dynamic contrasts. An exciting concert opener or festival piece that showcases all sections of the band. Dur: ca. 6:00SKU: HL4008060 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2.5
Symphonica
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 reasonable ranges and technical demands will have your young concert band sounding full and mature. Perfect for teaching a wide range of musical concepts including ensemble playing.SKU: HLPC28636 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Synergy
‘Synergy’ is the combined power of a group when they are working with each other – in musical terms, it’s that magical something that happens when people create music together. Written as a celebratory piece, Synergy is a rousing overture that explodes with energy and effervescence – an ideal concert opener or festival piece full of joy and excitement that showcases all sections of the band. Dur: 4:30SKU: HLPC20996 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
The Gathering of Eagles
From a song shared by Squamish First Nation artist and performer Bob Baker, comes a creative work for concert band shaped by Robert Buckley that will allow your students to experience the music of one of North America’s First Peoples. The Gathering of Eagles flows from a beautiful pentatonic melody and grows into a work that is both reverent and exciting. Dur: 4:05SKU: HL04005515 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
The Knights’ Creed
The medieval knights had a code of chivalry that included courage, community and wisdom – in this composition each of these ideals is symbolized with its own melody. The percussion provides the framework as these melodies are stated individually, in pairs and ultimately all together in a triumphant conclusion. This work is an ideal high-energy concert opener or festival piece that showcases all sections of the band and allows them each to play the melody. Dur: 5:10SKU: HL04005435 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
The Legend of Billy Miner
This composition reflects a colorful time in American history and is an opportunity for your band to discover ragtime rhythms. Folk hero Billy Miner (the Grey Fox) was the last of the old-time bandits. He was noted for his unusual politeness and is believed to be the originator of the phrase, “Hands up!” This composition is like a mini movie score and starts with the Billy Miner ragtime theme, followed by a train robbery, his capture, and final release. The artful interplay between sections gives this piece the sophisticated sound and intensity of a much more advanced work. Dur: 3:35SKU: HL04005509 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
The Lions March
This rousing march, based on a traditional melody, has been adopted by the Lions Clubs International as their theme song. The delightfully catchy melody explodes with energy and effervescence. With effective orchestration and a newly composed trio, this march has a sound much more impressive and advanced than its grade level would suggest.SKU: HLPC23003 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 0.5
The Magic Mirror
Looking at a perfectly still body of water, images appear right side up and upside down at the same time. The Magic Mirror creates this illusion with upper and lower instrument groups moving in contrary motion. Effective even for beginners, this piece sounds more advanced than it is, and everyone gets a chance to play melody!The First Concepts Series features simplified instrumentations, unison bass lines, optional advanced snare drum parts, and optional piano accompaniments.
SKU: HLPC24696 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
The Sky’s the Limit
The Sky’s the Limit is a celebratory overture that explodes with positive energy and exuberance. From the triumphant opening fanfare to the beautifully elegant euphonium solo (cued in various instruments) to the final exhilarating flourish, this piece is full of powerful melodies, driving percussion and dynamic contrasts. A joyful tour-de-force showcasing all sections of the band! Dur: 4:45SKU: HLPC25701 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
Under the Prairie Sky
Under the Prairie Sky was inspired by the magnificent and expansive prairie landscape and cloudscape. The sky is constantly changing and its many moods reflect on the land below to create a sense of wonder and awe. Featuring festive, dance-like rhythms and rich, majestic themes, this work is skillfully scored so that developing players will sound their best. A great concert opener or festival piece! Dur: 3:35SKU: HL4008131 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 5
Undercurrents
Undercurrents provides an electrifying, virtuosic showcase for the whole ensemble – featuring a series of solos, duets and trios, as well as highlighting the various chamber sections within the band. The music was inspired by watching schools of fish and flocks of birds perpetually moving with the ocean currents and air currents. Every once in a while a single solo shape will appear – or two or three – they dance apart for a moment and then are drawn back into the ensemble. Commissioned by the Naden Band of the Royal Canadian Navy, Victoria, BC, this is a powerful tour-de-force from beginning to end. Dur: c. 6:30SKU: HL04004646 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Walking to the Sky
Walking to the Sky takes an epic, cinematic approach to celebrate humankind’s collective quest for wisdom and transcendence. It was inspired by a 100-foot Jonathan Borofsky sculpture, which creates the illusion of a group of people walking skyward into infinity. With pulsing percussion, heroic brass, haunting melodies, sudden shifts in dynamics and dramatic key changes, everyone in the ensemble gets a chance to star in this exciting mini-movie score. To add even more grandeur, there is an optional choir part (that could be played on a synthesizer). Dur: 3:45SKU: HL04004590 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
Where Mountains Touch the Sky
With sensitive scoring and use of colors and textures, this descriptive piece sounds more advanced and sophisticated than its grade level would suggest. Where Mountains Touch the Sky is a tone poem inspired by springtime in the alpine meadows of British Columbia. While the lofty peaks are still covered with snow, the rivers are flowing and the meadows are coming alive with wildflowers. This lyrical work begins quietly and peacefully, building steadily to a soaring climax before returning to a soft and reverent conclusion. Dur: 3:00SKU: HL04003742 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3.5
Wild Rose Jamboree
Wild Rose Jamboree conjures up the pioneer spirit and the big-sky panorama of Alberta, Canada’s heartland. The cinematic approach to the music captures the essence of life in “wild rose country” – famous for its rodeos, warm-hearted people, majestic mountains and wide-open spaces. With a high-spirited hoedown and a rich, reverent theme that features a trumpet solo and a flute/clarinet duet, this composition could be a dynamic show opener or festival piece. Wild Rose Jamboree can be effectively performed by a mixed group (junior band and senior band, for example), the upper parts being at a medium level and the lower parts (flute 2, clarinet 3, alto saxophone 2, trumpet 3, horn 2 and trombone 2) at an easier level. Dur: 5:05SKU: HL04004644 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Wind Machines
“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 the majestic landscape in a glider. The bold rhythms, effective scoring and artful interplay between sections gives this piece the sophisticated sound and intensity of a much more advanced piece. Dur: ca. 2:20SKU: HL4008752 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Wind Power
In this impressive piece, the title “Wind Power” 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 work opens powerfully with a series of tone clusters followed by a constantly moving series of notes depicting the ebb and flow of the wind. Then we are soaring high above the ground in a glider with only the sound of the wind keeping us aloft. With dramatic shifts in dynamics along with pulsing rhythms, this piece is a fun challenge for all members of the ensemble. Dur: ca. 5:00SKU: HL4008724 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Windjammer (Voyage Aboard a Tall Ship)
Windjammers were the last of the great sailing tall ships, and this piece from the pen of Robert Buckley captures the majesty and excitement of these amazing vessels. The voyage begins announced by three solo trumpets surrounding the audience and bouncing musical phrases off one another. The sails are raised, the ship is underway, and the audience is taken on a colorful and exciting musical voyage. This is effective and skillfully scored programmatic music at its best. Dur: 5:40SKU: HL04003032 -
String Orchestra, String Orchestra Grade: 3.5
Witch’s Fiddle
Here’s a terrific showpiece for your students to enjoy many of the great musical effects that only string instruments can achieve. A delightful, slightly sinister sound in a dance-like movement makes it delicious for Halloween programs.SKU: HL4492165 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Wolf Song (Takaya Slulem)
From a song shared by Squamish First Nation artist and performer Bob Baker, comes a new work for concert band shaped by Robert Buckley that will allow your students to experience the music of one of North America’s First Peoples. Using aleatory elements, Wolf Song flows from a powerful pentatonic melody and grows into a work that is at once atmospheric and exciting. Dur: 6:30SKU: HLPC21003
