Roger Cichy (b. 1956) is a world-class composer whose music has been published for more than 25 years. With more than 300 compositions and arrangements to his name, he is known for taking intangible experience and emotions and turning them into memorable musical works. For example, Cichy’s compositions may portray the growing momentum of daybreak, the graceful movement of a sand dune, or the chaotic, out-of-control nature of pandemonium. Some of his work describes the discovery of the Titanic, the honor and pride of the U.S. Air Force Academy, and the awe-inspiring majesty of Pike’s Peak.

Roger’s background as a music educator plays a big role in his creations. He holds a Bachelor of Music and Master of Arts in Music Education degree from The Ohio State University and has directed college bands at Iowa State University and the University of Rhode Island. Musical influences in Cichy’s career include Edward Montgomery, Marshall Barnes, and Joseph Levey whom he studied with at Ohio State.

Roger’s compositions have been published by a number of publishers including C. Alan Publications, LudwigMasters, and Daehn Publications. He has received numerous composition awards from The American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP) for serious music and is a member of the Recording Academy, the Society of Composer & Lyricists, and the National Academy of Arts and Sciences. In 2016, his film score for the PBS documentary, “The American St. Nick,” earned him an Emmy.

Cichy’s music has been recorded by premier ensembles such as the North Texas Wind Symphony, the United States Air Force Band, Rutgers Wind Ensemble, and the University of Georgia Wind Symphony. In 2008, Mark Masters released a CD recording of Cichy’s Music entitled Sounds, Sketches, and Ideas, which received Grammy listings in three categories. In 2014, another Mark Masters release, Glorious Journey, featured the music of Charles Booker and Robert Cichy. Most recently, Cichy composed the music for the documentary film, “Remember Pearl Harbor.”

The music of Roger Cichy is continually being performed throughout the United States and abroad including Japan, England, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Australia, Portugal, China, the Czech Republic, and Mexico. In 2007, Cichy was the commissioned composer for The Premiering Sydney Music Festival held at the Sydney Opera House in Sydney, Australia. His works have also been performed at many prestigious conventions including the Midwest International Band and Orchestra Clinics, CBDNA National and Regional Conventions, ASBDA Conventions, MENC National and Regional Conventions, and several All-State Festivals, and appear on many contest list throughout the country.

Today, Roger is a widely sought after composer for commissions, writing for professional orchestras, university and professional bands, and the commercial music industry. He frequently appears as a composer-in-residence and guest conductor.

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