Joining Us today is Bob Buckner. Buckner served as the Athletic Band Director at Western Carolina University for two decades, directing the “Pride of the Mountains” Marching Band. He served as Director of the Honor Band in the Rose Parade in 2013 and 2017 and is a longtime adjudicator, clinician, and advisor to MFA and BOA.

In celebration of Music for All’s 50th anniversary, the podcast series Joining Us! takes listeners on a journey through five decades of unforgettable moments, legendary performances, and the people who shaped the legacy of Music for All and Bands of America. Hosted by the voice of BOA, Chuck Henson, tune into this series every Thursday through the end of 2025. Listen as we honor the past, celebrate the present, and look ahead to the future—one story at a time.