Brian Balmages

Exhilaration and daring-this work describes mankind's constant fascination with some of the most powerful forces in nature. As the work opens, the beauty of the water and its sound calms the listener....

Exhilaration and daring-this work describes mankind's constant fascination with some of the most powerful forces in nature. As the work opens, the beauty of the water and its sound calms the listener....

Return to the time of the Roman Empire and Spartacus, one of the most famous gladiators to have lived during that era. The opening of the music signifies the harsh life of a gladiator while a fast, en...

Return to the time of the Roman Empire and Spartacus, one of the most famous gladiators to have lived during that era. The opening of the music signifies the harsh life of a gladiator while a fast, en...

Return to the time of the Roman Empire and Spartacus, one of the most famous gladiators to have lived during that era. The opening of the music signifies the harsh life of a gladiator while a fast, en...

Return to the time of the Roman Empire and Spartacus, one of the most famous gladiators to have lived during that era. The opening of the music signifies the harsh life of a gladiator while a fast, en...

This serious festival work relies heavily on various elements of the tango, set in a more contemporary framework. While the title mainly refers to the way various tangos come and go (through multiple...

Premiered at the Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic, this predominately lyrical work draws its inspiration from ice hotels - temporary hotels made entirely of ice and snow. Strong elements of film scor...

Using only quarter notes in all string instruments, this work is still able to portray the thrill of takeoff and flight. Fanfare-style themes combine with the energetic rhythms of the piano to give th...

Using only quarter notes in all string instruments, this work is still able to portray the thrill of takeoff and flight. Fanfare-style themes combine with the energetic rhythms of the piano to give th...

Using only quarter notes in all string instruments, this work is still able to portray the thrill of takeoff and flight. Fanfare-style themes combine with the energetic rhythms of the piano to give th...

This exceptional work is written in the style of J.S. Bach and is designed to introduce students to counterpoint without being overly demanding. Young musicians will be able to study style and techniq...

This exceptional work is written in the style of J.S. Bach and is designed to introduce students to counterpoint without being overly demanding. Young musicians will be able to study style and techniq...

This exceptional work is written in the style of Johann Sebastian Bach and is designed to introduce students to counterpoint without being overly demanding. Young musicians will be able to study style...

This exceptional work is written in the style of J.S. Bach and is designed to introduce students to counterpoint without being overly demanding. Young musicians will be able to study style and techniq...

Extensive harmonies and soaring melodic lines contribute to this sensitive setting of the ever-popular song Scarborough Fair. The opening lines hint at the melancholy nature of the music, which eventu...

Extensive harmonies and soaring melodic lines contribute to this sensitive setting of the ever-popular song Scarborough Fair. The opening lines hint at the melancholy nature of the music, which eventu...

Extensive harmonies and soaring melodic lines contribute to this sensitive setting of the ever-popular song Scarborough Fair. The opening lines hint at the melancholy nature of the music, which eventu...

Inspired by greats such as Shostakovich and Kabalevsky, this quick-paced galop combines some slight comedic elements with intense rhythms as the entire work drives forward. Covering a wide gamut of st...

Inspired by greats such as Shostakovich and Kabalevsky, this quick-paced galop combines some slight comedic elements with intense rhythms as the entire work drives forward. Covering a wide gamut of st...

Inspired by greats such as Shostakovich and Kabalevsky, this quick-paced galop combines some slight comedic elements with intense rhythms as the entire work drives forward. Covering a wide gamut of st...

This tour-de-force takes listeners on a magical journey back to a time of dragons and wizards. After setting the stage for the start of the hunt, the music takes off in a pulsating rhythm as the chase...

This tour-de-force takes listeners on a magical journey back to a time of dragons and wizards. After setting the stage for the start of the hunt, the music takes off in a pulsating rhythm as the chase...

This tour-de-force takes listeners on a magical journey back to a time of dragons and wizards. After setting the stage for the start of the hunt, the music takes off in a pulsating rhythm as the chase...

This epic work conjures images of a ghostly pirate fleet wandering the high seas. The opening section paints an eerie picture of the forgotten crew, interspersed with brief "shrieks" as the phantoms b...