Brian Balmages

A beginning band piece limited to a 6-note range, Rite of Passage will have your band playing together in very little time. Utilizing smaller chamber sections as well as the full band, this is an exce...

This thrilling fanfare by Brian Balmages will set the stage for your entire concert. The audience is taken back to the time of the Roman Empire, with the sounds of the parades that preceded the chario...

This thrilling fanfare by Brian Balmages will set the stage for your entire concert. The audience is taken back to the time of the Roman Empire, with the sounds of the parades that preceded the chario...

Exciting woodwind flourishes set the stage for the heroic main motive of the piece, stated by the brass. This theme is woven throughout the piece in contrasting settings, styles, and colors. A beautif...

Exciting woodwind flourishes set the stage for the heroic main motive of the piece, stated by the brass. This theme is woven throughout the piece in contrasting settings, styles, and colors. A beautif...

A festival-winning contemporary overture in B with limited instrumentation, Brian Balmages' Blue Ridge Impressions is destined to be a classic. The skillfully written structure around a 4/4, 3/4, 4/4...

A festival-winning contemporary overture in B with limited instrumentation, Brian Balmages' Blue Ridge Impressions is destined to be a classic. The skillfully written structure around a 4/4, 3/4, 4/4...

A festival-winning contemporary overture in B with limited instrumentation, Brian Balmages' Blue Ridge Impressions is destined to be a classic. The skillfully written structure around a 4/4, 3/4, 4/4...

This beautiful ballad for concert band is based on a melody written by the composer's father. Skillfully scored to expose students to more complex harmonies reminiscent of Percy Grainger, this wonderf...

This beautiful ballad for concert band is based on a melody written by the composer's father. Skillfully scored to expose students to more complex harmonies reminiscent of Percy Grainger, this wonderf...

The use of "snares off" and a tom-tom part will take your students on a musical safari with African Journey. Open 4ths and 5ths create a very mysterious setting. The piece also features some excellent...

This substantive single-movement work explores a view of the world through the eyes of a child. Captions appear in both the score and parts to indicate each emotional episode as this extensive and pow...

This substantive single-movement work explores a view of the world through the eyes of a child. Captions appear in both the score and parts to indicate each emotional episode as this extensive and pow...

This substantive single-movement work explores a view of the world through the eyes of a child. Captions appear in both the score and parts to indicate each emotional episode as this extensive and pow...

This processional is ideal for concerts, graduations, or other special ceremonies. Stately fanfares in the brass and woodwinds move into a middle section with more motion and pulse, while switching to...

This processional is ideal for concerts, graduations, or other special ceremonies. Stately fanfares in the brass and woodwinds move into a middle section with more motion and pulse, while switching to...

Written in 3/4 , this piece is very appropriate for your concert or festival needs. Its medieval quality with enhanced percussion gives the work an intriguing sound, reminiscent of a film score. (2:00...

Written in 3/4 , this piece is very appropriate for your concert or festival needs. Its medieval quality with enhanced percussion gives the work an intriguing sound, reminiscent of a film score. (2:00...

This vibrant work opens with a brilliant fanfare highlighted by woodwind embellishments, followed by an exciting and spirited dancelike movement. In the tradition of festival-winner Summer Dances, thi...

This vibrant work opens with a brilliant fanfare highlighted by woodwind embellishments, followed by an exciting and spirited dancelike movement. In the tradition of festival-winner Summer Dances, thi...

This vibrant work opens with a brilliant fanfare highlighted by woodwind embellishments, followed by an exciting and spirited dancelike movement. In the tradition of festival-winner Summer Dances, thi...

This vibrant work opens with a brilliant fanfare highlighted by woodwind embellishments, followed by an exciting and spirited dancelike movement. In the tradition of festival-winner Summer Dances, thi...

Perfect for getting away from the usual march sound without excluding one from your program, this creative work adds several interesting twists to the familiar formula. Written primarily in the lydian...

Perfect for getting away from the usual march sound without excluding one from your program, this creative work adds several interesting twists to the familiar formula. Written primarily in the lydian...

Perfect for getting away from the usual march sound without excluding one from your program, this creative work adds several interesting twists to the familiar formula. Written primarily in the lydian...