Brian Balmages

This symphonic hoedown is reminiscent of Aaron Copland and salutes the rich traditions of the Rocky Mountains. Spirited melodies intertwine with engaging, easily achievable rhythms as the work evokes...

This symphonic hoedown is reminiscent of Aaron Copland and salutes the rich traditions of the Rocky Mountains. Spirited melodies intertwine with engaging, easily achievable rhythms as the work evokes...

This symphonic hoedown is reminiscent of Aaron Copland and salutes the rich traditions of the Rocky Mountains. Spirited melodies intertwine with engaging, easily achievable rhythms as the work evokes...

Creepy-crawly creatures, often out of sight. Snoozing all throughout the day and partying all night... So begins the accompanying poem to this delightful work by Brian Balmages, celebrating those frie...

Creepy-crawly creatures, often out of sight. Snoozing all throughout the day and partying all night... So begins the accompanying poem to this delightful work by Brian Balmages, celebrating those frie...

Fanfare for the Fearless is a dynamic fanfare by Brian Balmages celebrating those willing to take risks in an effort to grow musically, personally, or academically. Powerful melodic statements contras...

Uses only 5 notes!

Your students will become spies in this secret midnight adventure. The music suggests the various obstacles faced in this sneaky encounter as they head for their mission objective. The entire work bui...

This incredibly expressive lyrical work has a mature sound, contemporary harmonies, and intricate textures. Approachable by the youngest of bands yet more than appropriate for middle school bands as w...

The third and final movement of Midnight Suite certainly lives up to its name! With the first two movements having become favorites of directors around the world, the final movement includes fanfares...

Now in ColorFlex format for groups with limited instrumentation! Kyiv, 2022 was written as a powerful sequel to Moscow, 1941, one of Brian Balmages's most well-known pieces. This work changes the narr...

Lots of smiles will appear while performing this small set of variations on the Stephen Foster classic. From fanfares to short chorales, enjoy this delightful and humorous rendition, complete with sto...

Lots of smiles will appear while performing this small set of variations on the Stephen Foster classic. From fanfares to short chorales, enjoy this delightful and humorous rendition, complete with sto...

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 powerful and inspiring work will surely motivate your students! Based on the famous Russian song Meadowlands, this work also uses original material to tell the story of the Red Army successfully...

Your group will shine in this magical work depicting how incredible things happen with just a small spark - whether it is a spark of the imagination or a tiny spark that becomes a magnificent fire. A...

Your group will shine in this magical work depicting how incredible things happen with just a small spark - whether it is a spark of the imagination or a tiny spark that becomes a magnificent fire. A...

Your group will shine in this magical work depicting how incredible things happen with just a small spark - whether it is a spark of the imagination or a tiny spark that becomes a magnificent fire. A...

This imaginative work depicts a view of an open field on a summer night, when thousands of fireflies light up the darkness. Eventually, the listener is hypnotized by these lights and wakes up in the m...

Inspired by the ambiguous 1922 artwork by Swiss-German painter Paul Klee, this dark music depicts a struggle between nature and machine. A haunting melody slowly transforms as the machine around it gr...

This captivating musical celebration portrays the strong energy of all life in the jungle. The piece cleverly uses a melody that never changes throughout the entire work - rather, all the surrounding...

Immediately command your audience's attention with this thrilling fanfare that includes sweeping lines, forceful rhythms, and counterpoint - and all in a short grade 2.5 that is quite achievable! Your...