Brian Balmages composer / arranger
date of birth: 24.01.1975
Brian Balmages (b. 1975) is an award-winning composer, conductor, producer, and performer. He holds a bachelors degree in music from James Madison University and a masters degree from the University of Miami in Florida. His compositions have been performed worldwide at the state, national and international level. His active schedule of commissions and premieres has incorporated groups ranging from elementary schools to professional ensembles, including the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Miami Symphony Orchestra, University of Miami Wind Ensemble, Boston Brass, and the Dominion Brass Ensemble. In 2012, Mr. Balmages received the prestigious Albert Austin Harding Award from the American School Band Directors Association. He is also a 2010 winner of the Harvey G. Phillips Award for Compositional Excellence, presented by the International Tuba-Euphonium Association.
As a conductor, Mr. Balmages enjoys engagements with numerous all-state and regional honor bands and orchestras along with university and professional groups. Notable guest conducting appearances have included the Midwest Clinic, Western International Band Clinic, National Association for Music Educators, American School Band Directors Association, CBDNA, the Kennedy Center, and Meyerhoff Symphony Hall. He has also served as an adjunct professor of instrumental conducting and Acting Symphonic Band Director at Towson University in Maryland.
Currently, Mr. Balmages is the Director of Instrumental Publications for The FJH Music Company Inc. in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He resides in Baltimore with his wife Lisa and their two sons.
As a conductor, Mr. Balmages enjoys engagements with numerous all-state and regional honor bands and orchestras along with university and professional groups. Notable guest conducting appearances have included the Midwest Clinic, Western International Band Clinic, National Association for Music Educators, American School Band Directors Association, CBDNA, the Kennedy Center, and Meyerhoff Symphony Hall. He has also served as an adjunct professor of instrumental conducting and Acting Symphonic Band Director at Towson University in Maryland.
Currently, Mr. Balmages is the Director of Instrumental Publications for The FJH Music Company Inc. in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He resides in Baltimore with his wife Lisa and their two sons.
Arabian Dances Brian Balmages
Explore Middle Eastern sounds with this work that combines authentic traditional melodies and rhythms with original music. After a haunting opening, authentic Middle Eastern percussion instruments create the groove that accompanies the folk song Ala Dal'ona. As the orchestration builds, original themes are intertwined before the percussion ensemble becomes the focus of the thir ...
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Duration: 6:30 min
Difficulty: 4
Difficulty: 4
Article Nr: 159937
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Hypnotic Fireflies Brian Balmages
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Duration: 4:00 min
Difficulty: 2.
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Article Nr: 179804
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Rippling Watercolors Brian Balmages
While many often underestimate the extensive colors, harmonies, and emotional ranges available to younger ensembles, this stunning lyrical work sets out to explore those very qualities. While playable by middle school bands, this fully expressive work is equally at home with mature ensembles. A gorgeous and colorful new work. (4:30)
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Duration: 4:30 min
Difficulty: 2
Difficulty: 2
Article Nr: 174844
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Colliding Visions (Flex) Brian Balmages
Full Flex - for any combination of instruments
Lyrical melodies meet powerful fanfares in this emotionally-charged work that tells the true story of a world premiere and a band program's final performance. 3-part fully adaptable with percussion and accompaniment.
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Duration: 2:30 min
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Article Nr: 217797
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Among the Clouds Brian Balmages
This uplifting work transports the listener into a world of dreamers as they drift off to sleep to the peaceful sounds of bells, wind chimes and bell tones, only to wake to an intense full band sound in a world where they own the skies. This is fresh, contemporary writing, with an overall optimistic feel as the theme is developed effectively before the invigorating conclusion. ...
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Duration: 5:10 min
Difficulty: 3
Difficulty: 3
Article Nr: 174763
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Nevermore Brian Balmages
This contemporary work based on Edgar Allan Poe's "The Raven" tells the eerie story of a man confronted by a raven, and his slow descent into utter madness. A haunting piano line supports the opening melody in alto saxophone, surrounded by contemporary effects and textures. As the man becomes more irritated, the music picks up in tempo and becomes increasingly dissonant and vio ...
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Duration: 4:45 min
Difficulty: 3
Difficulty: 3
Article Nr: 160271
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The Spirit of Aloha (Island Dance) Brian Balmages
Inspired by a trip to Honolulu, this music embodies the aloha spirit that so many discover when visiting the islands of Hawaii. Making use of a wealth of authentic percussion instruments (along with many options for substitutions), the piece truly captures the bright spirit of Hawaii. An optional ukulele part is cued in other instruments, and the piece concludes with a powerful ...
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Duration: 4:45 min
Difficulty: 3
Difficulty: 3
Article Nr: 173318
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Endless Rainbows Brian Balmages
FJH Concert BandThis heartfelt, lyrical work juxtaposes the theme of loss with an everpresent sense of uplifting joy. Very cinematic in nature, this emotional rollercoaster moves through passages of solitude and tranquility into moments of epic power from darkness into light. It seeks to epitomize an endless rainbow that will forever illuminate the skies as far as the eye can ...
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Duration: 7:00 min
Difficulty: 3
Difficulty: 3
Article Nr: 161835
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Elements (Petite Symphony) Brian Balmages
This medium-length four-movement work is structured in the same form as a traditional symphony (though much shorter) and corresponds with specific elements. Air, the first movement has a minimalistic quality to it and the entire movement develops around a four-note motif. The second movement, Water, is very impressionistic and describes a quiet body of water with a glass-like s ...
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Duration: 8:30 min
Difficulty: 4
Difficulty: 4
Article Nr: 163277
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Shrine of the Fallen (Kiev 2014) Brian Balmages
Written in response to the tragic events in Kiev in 2014, this music draws on the old Ukrainian folk song Plyve Kacha, which became an anthem for many protestors as a symbol of national pride while also mourning the fallen. Described by the composer as Arabian Dances meets Moscow, 1941, the music is incredibly powerful yet introspective. Quotes of the Ukrainian National Anthem ...
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Duration: 7:30 min
Difficulty: 4
Difficulty: 4
Article Nr: 179888
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A Festive Fanfare Brian Balmages
This powerful and driving overture is the perfect way to kick off your holiday program! Featuring a mix of original themes and holiday favorites, this work does not sound like a medley; rather, it is a powerful fanfare featuring snippets of holiday favorites that span from lyrical to soaring! (2:00)
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Duration: 2:00 min
Difficulty: 1
Difficulty: 1
Article Nr: 179941
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Rain Brian Balmages
A soft, gentle rain can conjure many different emotions. This expressive piece brings a sense of calm, as well as a touch of sadness, through the melodic and harmonic lines. An excellent work to give your band experience playing with sensitivity and feeling.
This contemporary lyrical work gets away from the typical ballad written for bands at this level. Instead, thick ha ...
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Duration: 4:30 min
Difficulty: 2+
Difficulty: 2+
Article Nr: 174900
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Opening Night (FO) Brian Balmages
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Article Nr: 23185
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Festival Prelude Brian Balmages
full orchestra / Belwin Concert Full Orchestra /
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Difficulty: 3+
Difficulty: 3+
Article Nr: 602328
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Journey By Night (concert band) Brian Balmages
Titel / Title: Journey By Night
Herausgeber / Publisher: Alfred Music Publications
Instrumentation: Concert Band
Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen
Produkttyp / Product: Partitur + Stimmen
UPC: 29156916409
Concert Band with CD.
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Duration: 7:12 min
Difficulty: 5
Difficulty: 5
Article Nr: 125931
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Colliding Visions Brian Balmages
Lyrical melodies meet powerful fanfares in this emotionally-charged work that tells the true story of a world premiere and a band program's final performance. Sweeping harmonies push the threshold of the typical young band sound before the music charges forward in spirit and excitement. A final section slowly moves toward silence, leaving the audience in wonderment as to what w ...
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Duration: 2:30 min
Difficulty: 1
Difficulty: 1
Article Nr: 162818
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