Walking to the Sky
Robert Buckley
Ensemble: Concert Band
Additional Performing Forces: Chorus
Grade: 3
Duration: 03:45
Year of Composition: 2016
Commissioned by: Canonsburg (PA) Middle School Symphonic Band (Paul Rush, conductor)
Publisher: Hal Leonard
Year of Publication: 2016
Publisher Catalog Number: 04004590
Available: Yes
How to Acquire: Publisher, Purchase
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Flute
Oboe
B♭ Clarinet 1, 2, 3
B♭ Bass Clarinet
E♭ Alto Sax 1, 2
B♭ Tenor Sax
E♭ Baritone Sax
B♭ Trumpet 1, 2, 3
F Horn 1, 2
Trombone 1, 2
Euphonium
Tuba
String Bass
Percussion 1-4
Mallet Percussion
Timpani
opt. SATB chorus or synthesizer
Program Notes:
Walking to the Sky was inspired by a sculpture at the Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Designed by Jonathan Borofsky, the 100 foot tall sculpture creates the illusion of a group of people walking skyward into infinity. It was this vision that motivated Robert to create this composition celebrating humankind’s collective quest for wisdom and transcendence. The music takes an epic, cinematic approach and uses sudden shifts in dynamics and unexpected key changes to create drama and excitement.
(Robert Buckley)
