Brian Balmages

This innovative work makes use of an optional piano part that is most likely playable by someone already in the band. It was written in honor of Matt Rhodes, a student at John T. Baker Middle (Damascu...

This innovative work makes use of an optional piano part that is most likely playable by someone already in the band. It was written in honor of Matt Rhodes, a student at John T. Baker Middle (Damascu...

Uses only 5 notes! This easy fanfare is the perfect way to open your concert or assembly. Written specifically for an after-school program, this very accessible work uses a lot of rhythmic unison and...

Uses only 5 notes! This easy fanfare is the perfect way to open your concert or assembly. Written specifically for an after-school program, this very accessible work uses a lot of rhythmic unison and...

Uses only 5 notes! This easy fanfare is the perfect way to open your concert or assembly. Written specifically for an after-school program, this very accessible work uses a lot of rhythmic unison and...

Uses only 5 notes! This easy fanfare is the perfect way to open your concert or assembly. Written specifically for an after-school program, this very accessible work uses a lot of rhythmic unison and...

Uses only 5 notes! Opening with a drone, the melody begins in unison and then expands with simple harmonies in rhythmic unison. A second section includes pulsating band hits interspersed with brief se...

Uses only 5 notes! Opening with a drone, the melody begins in unison and then expands with simple harmonies in rhythmic unison. A second section includes pulsating band hits interspersed with brief se...

Uses only 5 notes! Opening with a drone, the melody begins in unison and then expands with simple harmonies in rhythmic unison. A second section includes pulsating band hits interspersed with brief se...

This captivating composition was inspired by that breakthrough moment when people start to realize there is much more to life than they originally thought. Opening with a woodwind ostinato, the horns...

This captivating composition was inspired by that breakthrough moment when people start to realize there is much more to life than they originally thought. Opening with a woodwind ostinato, the horns...

This captivating composition was inspired by that "breakthrough" moment when people start to realize there is much more to life than they originally thought. Opening with a woodwind ostinato, the horn...

This captivating composition was inspired by that "breakthrough" moment when people start to realize there is much more to life than they originally thought. Opening with a woodwind ostinato, the horn...

This well-developed lyrical selection hardly sounds like a grade 1.5 and is very appropriate for upper-level ensembles as well. Brian uses some innovative effects as he portrays the sound of a gentle...

This exciting new work is based on the griffin, a mythological creature native to India, having the head, legs, and wings of an eagle, and the body of a lion. Starting with open 5ths in the clarinets,...

Commissioned by the University of Miami, this three-movement work covers the full gamut of emotions and has already been performed by numerous all-state and district bands. The short opening movement...

Commissioned by the University of Miami, this three-movement work covers the full gamut of emotions and has already been performed by numerous all-state and district bands. The short opening movement...

This fantastic work conjures up images of an ancient tribal gathering. The opening's mysterious Incantation uses a soft, chant-like melody with slight intrusions by the percussion, foreshadowing the i...

This fantastic work conjures up images of an ancient tribal gathering. The opening's mysterious Incantation uses a soft, chant-like melody with slight intrusions by the percussion, foreshadowing the i...

This fantastic work conjures up images of an ancient tribal gathering. The opening's mysterious Incantation uses a soft, chant-like melody with slight intrusions by the percussion, foreshadowing the i...

This fantastic work conjures up images of an ancient tribal gathering. The opening's mysterious Incantation uses a soft, chant-like melody with slight intrusions by the percussion, foreshadowing the i...

You'll be surprised to know that this great sounding work uses only six notes in all instruments, with the exception of the clarinets, which also use a low written B to involve the right hand. The pie...

You'll be surprised to know that this great sounding work uses only six notes in all instruments, with the exception of the clarinets, which also use a low written B to involve the right hand. The pie...

You'll be surprised to know that this great sounding work uses only six notes in all instruments, with the exception of the clarinets, which also use a low written B to involve the right hand. The pie...

This musical celebration embraces our human nature to constantly strive higher. Everyone must climb a personal "mountain," and this metaphor reminds us to continue our journey and never stop - even wh...