Brian Balmages

Immerse yourself in a resonant journey through Far Eastern musical traditions: With "Fantasy on a Japanese Folk Song," published by the renowned FJH Music Company, you bring a captivating masterpiece...

Immerse yourself in a captivating world of Far Eastern melodies with "Fantasy on a Japanese Folk Song," published by the renowned The FJH Music Company. This enchanting piece for orchestra captures th...

Warm-up Fundamentals was conceived as a tool for directors to use as part of a daily ensemble routine. It covers important fundamental concepts such as breathing, long tones, interval slurs, articulat...

Dark, sinister and fun - these words describe this wonderfully inventive piece that paints a picture of shadows marching in unison through hallways, dark corners, and anywhere else the imagination wou...

Dark, sinister and fun - these words describe this wonderfully inventive piece that paints a picture of shadows marching in unison through hallways, dark corners, and anywhere else the imagination wou...

Dark, sinister and fun - these words describe this wonderfully inventive piece that paints a picture of shadows marching in unison through hallways, dark corners, and anywhere else the imagination wou...

Dark, sinister and fun - these words describe this wonderfully inventive piece that paints a picture of shadows marching in unison through hallways, dark corners, and anywhere else the imagination wou...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

The dragonflies will be buzzing around your concert stage when you select this wonderful piece for your concert program. Ideal to strengthen brass players and teach some elementary ear training, the b...

The dragonflies will be buzzing around your concert stage when you select this wonderful piece for your concert program. Ideal to strengthen brass players and teach some elementary ear training, the b...

Uses only 5 notes!

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 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 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...