Brian Balmages

Based entirely on just five notes (D through A), Five Note Fiddler is an ideal way to reinforce the D tetrachord while having a ton of fun in a fiddle-inspired setting. Brian Balmages playfully weaves...

Embark on an epic sonic adventure with Into the Wildlands by Brian Balmages! This captivating piece begins with mystery, then explodes into vibrant energy, mirroring a thrilling expedition. Soaring me...

Unleash the full power of your orchestra program with A Hundred Horizons, an incredibly versatile festival work by Brian Balmages! Written for grade 2, 3, and 4 orchestras, each grade level can be per...

Unleash the power of music to inspire profound generosity and bring communities together! The Gift of Giving is a deeply moving work by Brian Balmages, who musically shares a selfless Make-A-Wish stor...

Unleash the power of music to inspire profound generosity and bring communities together! The Gift of Giving is a deeply moving work by Brian Balmages, who musically shares a selfless Make-A-Wish stor...

Unleash the power of music to inspire profound generosity and bring communities together! The Gift of Giving is a deeply moving work by Brian Balmages, who musically shares a selfless Make-A-Wish stor...

Experience the high-energy drive of this virtuosic work by Brian Balmages! Relentless is characterized by a constant, driving rhythmic pulse and perpetual motion that will keep everyone on the edge of...

Feel the tension as a powerful force reaches its peak in this high-velocity string work by Brian Balmages! Clever rhythmic interplay and contemporary harmonies keep the audience on edge, yet the music...

Open your concert with an explosion of energy! This aggressive work will immediately command your audience's attention as it combines bold and powerful lines with moments of delicacy and lyricism. Vio...

Written as a powerful sequel to Moscow, 1941, this work changes the narrative, where the theme from Moscow now becomes the aggressor, and the heroic people of Ukraine are represented by the Ukrainian...

Written as a powerful sequel to Moscow, 1941, this work changes the narrative, where the theme from Moscow now becomes the aggressor, and the heroic people of Ukraine are represented by the Ukrainian...

Fasten your seatbelts for this aggressive and harmonically colorful work! Clutch is an intense experience, using percussion to establish a strong rhythmic pulse that compliments the powerful melodic l...

Drawing from Inuit mythology, this evocative work by Brian Balmages tells the story of Qalupalik, mysterious sea-dwelling creatures that lurk beneath the icy waters in the Pacific Northwest. An eerie,...

Dive into Atlantis Rising, an epic musical journey by Brian Balmages! Experience the serene underwater beauty, the thrilling awakening, and the triumphant return of a legendary city. Prepare to experi...

Unleash the power of music to inspire profound generosity and bring communities together! The Gift of Giving is a deeply moving work by Brian Balmages, who musically shares a selfless Make-A-Wish stor...

Unleash the power of music to inspire profound generosity and bring communities together! The Gift of Giving is a deeply moving work by Brian Balmages, who musically shares a selfless Make-A-Wish stor...

Unleash the power of music to inspire profound generosity and bring communities together! The Gift of Giving is a deeply moving work by Brian Balmages, who musically shares a selfless Make-A-Wish stor...

Unleash the power of music to inspire profound generosity and bring communities together! The Gift of Giving is a deeply moving work by Brian Balmages, who musically shares a selfless Make-A-Wish stor...

Track of Titans is an energetic piece by Brian Balmages that celebrates American horse racing history, from the legendary Mambrino King to the largest indoor racetrack in the United States. Featuring...

Track of Titans is an energetic piece by Brian Balmages that celebrates American horse racing history, from the legendary Mambrino King to the largest indoor racetrack in the United States. Featuring...

Track of Titans is an energetic piece by Brian Balmages that celebrates American horse racing history, from the legendary Mambrino King to the largest indoor racetrack in the United States. Featuring...

Defying the Machine is a highly rhythmic and energetic work by Brian Balmages that explores a visceral conflict between relentless, mechanized efficiency and the enduring value of handmade craftsmansh...

Echoes Across the Pines is a lyrical and uplifting work by Brian Balmages that pays homage to a lasting legacy. The poignant melody is introduced immediately and forms the piece's DNA, constantly echo...

Echoes Across the Pines is a lyrical and uplifting work by Brian Balmages that pays homage to a lasting legacy. The poignant melody is introduced immediately and forms the piece's DNA, constantly echo...

Simple aleatoric passages help recreate the effect of an erupting volcano in this powerful yet extremely playable composition. Using bass drum to suggest the groaning of the volcano, the lyrical openi...