Phone: 828-227-2259
Email: bbuckner@email.wcu.edu 
Office Address: Coulter 154
Website: Pride of the Mountains Marching Band

Biography:

Mr. Bob Buckner has distinguished himself in the field of music education and in the marching pageantry field. As director of the Sylva-Webster High School Band for thirteen years, he consistently produced championship performances in the marching, jazz, and concert areas. His "Marching Golden Eagles" were named National Field Show Champions at the Festival of States in St. Petersburg, Florida and were the 1979 Grand National Champions at the Bands of America Championships in Whitewater, Wisconsin.

In 1979 Bob founded United Music Enterprises. This company has produced countless championship programs and provides consulting and design for all levels of high school and university bands.

In addition to maintaining a successful business, Bob served as Director of Bands at East Tennessee State University from 1987 through 1991 and currently serves as director of athletic bands at Western Carolina University. He is a past member of the Bands of America Board of Advisors and the contest commission. Bob has served as an adjudicator, clinician, and guest conductor throughout the United States and Canada. His consulting associates include the United States Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, the Disney Corporation, and Pygraphics. He and his wife Donna reside in Waynesville, North Carolina.