Ohio born composer, Roger Cichy, is a world-class composer known for taking intangible experience and emotions, and turning them into memorable musical works.  His compositions seek to portray things such as the slow growing momentum of daybreak, the chaotic, out-of-control nature of pandemonium, and the graceful, lyrical movement of a sand dune.  Contained in his body of works are the musical descriptions of the discovery of the Titanic, the emotional atmosphere of honor and pride at the U.S. Air Force Academy, and the all-inspiring majesty of Colorado’s Pike Peak.  Conductor Dr. Matthew George lauds Cichy’s music as, “…both rich and vast.  His uncanny knack for melody and creative orchestration can be found in all his music…”  Lowell Graham, former Conductor of the U.S. Air Force Band adds, “Roger’s music is accessible, colorful and personal.”

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 The Ohio State University. 

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 Television Arts & 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 titled 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 Roger Cichy.  Most recently, Cichy composed the music for the documentary films, “Remember Pearl Harbor” narrated by Tom Selleck for the 75th Anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, “Journey Home to the USS Arizona” narrated by Matthew Broderick, “Survivors of Malmedy” narrated by Jason Baghe and “Lifeline: Pearl Harbor’s Unknown Hero narrated by Gary Sinise.

The music of Roger Cichy is continually being performed throughout the United States and abroad including Japan, England, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Australia, Russia, Italy, Portugal, China, Czech Republic, Spain and Mexico.  In 2007, Cichy was the commissioned composer for The Premiering Sydney Music Festival held at the Sydney Opera House in Sydney, Australia. 

Today, Roger is a widely sought after composer for commissions writing for professional orchestras, high school, university and professional bands, choruses and film. He frequently appears as a composer-in-residence and guest conductor.