Brian Balmages

If you are looking for a piece that works with band alone or with band and strings combined, look no further! The opening measures make a rousing statement as brilliant chords soar from the ensemble....

This innovative work is based on the Egyptian Sun God Ra and features a wealth of Middle Eastern percussion instruments. A mystical opening leads into the main theme of the work, representing the begi...

This innovative work is based on the Egyptian Sun God Ra and features a wealth of Middle Eastern percussion instruments. A mystical opening leads into the main theme of the work, representing the begi...

This innovative work is based on the Egyptian Sun God Ra and features a wealth of Middle Eastern percussion instruments. A mystical opening leads into the main theme of the work, representing the begi...

This emotional escape ushers the listener into a world of slow motion and tranquility, where one can take a moment to stop and catch his breath. Complex harmonies seamlessly overlap with rising and fa...

This emotional escape ushers the listener into a world of slow motion and tranquility, where one can take a moment to stop and catch his breath. Complex harmonies seamlessly overlap with rising and fa...

This emotional escape ushers the listener into a world of slow motion and tranquility, where one can take a moment to stop and catch his breath. Complex harmonies seamlessly overlap with rising and fa...

Open your concert in dramatic fashion with this powerful and bold fanfare! The opening blocked chords continue to build in harmonic complexity until a flurry of rhythmic activity catapults the piece e...

Based on Abraham Lincoln’s famous speech in 1858 about slavery, this contemplative work weaves original material with America to depict the tension in the House of Representatives. Often, the melody t...

Based on Abraham Lincoln’s famous speech in 1858 about slavery, this contemplative work weaves original material with America to depict the tension in the House of Representatives. Often, the melody t...

Based entirely on the concept of grooves and rhythmic ideas, this barnburner features colorful percussion writing intertwined with infectious melodies. Musicians hit the ground running from the very f...

Based entirely on the concept of grooves and rhythmic ideas, this barnburner features colorful percussion writing intertwined with infectious melodies. Musicians hit the ground running from the very f...

Based entirely on the concept of grooves and rhythmic ideas, this barnburner features colorful percussion writing intertwined with infectious melodies. Musicians hit the ground running from the very f...

Based entirely on the concept of grooves and rhythmic ideas, this barnburner features colorful percussion writing intertwined with infectious melodies. Musicians hit the ground running from the very f...

This dynamic concert opener reflects on the power of a community coming together to be greater than the sum of its individual members. A single note fanfare progressively builds and blossoms into a ma...

This dynamic concert opener reflects on the power of a community coming together to be greater than the sum of its individual members. A single note fanfare progressively builds and blossoms into a ma...

This dynamic concert opener reflects on the power of a community coming together to be greater than the sum of its individual members. A single note fanfare progressively builds and blossoms into a ma...

This 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 tran...

Exuding a dark and mischievous character, this inventive work paints a picture of shadows moving into and out of darkness as they carry on a wild ritualistic dance. Playful at times and sinister at ot...

Exuding a dark and mischievous character, this inventive work paints a picture of shadows moving into and out of darkness as they carry on a wild ritualistic dance. Playful at times and sinister at ot...

Exuding a dark and mischievous character, this inventive work paints a picture of shadows moving into and out of darkness as they carry on a wild ritualistic dance. Playful at times and sinister at ot...

Exuding a dark and mischievous character, this inventive work paints a picture of shadows moving into and out of darkness as they carry on a wild ritualistic dance. Playful at times and sinister at ot...

Based on the novel by American author Jack London, this powerful work depicts a dog’s struggle as he progressively moves from a domesticated animal to a creature of the wild. All sections of the piece...

Based on the novel by American author Jack London, this powerful work depicts a dog’s struggle as he progressively moves from a domesticated animal to a creature of the wild. All sections of the piece...

Based on the novel by American author Jack London, this powerful work depicts a dog’s struggle as he progressively moves from a domesticated animal to a creature of the wild. All sections of the piece...