Brian Balmages

This contemporary work based on Edgar Allan Poe’s "The Raven" tells the eerie story of a man confronted by a raven, and his slow descent into utter madness. A haunting piano line supports the opening...

This exuberant expression of joy begins with a series of brass fanfares punctuated by percussion interludes and woodwind flourishes. Moving between bold multi-meter sections and lighter passages, the...

Concert band meets bluegrass in this innovative work that infuses a multitude of stylistic influences within a contemporary framework. Making use of traditional instruments such as washboard and spoon...

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...

Premiered by the Ohio All-State Band, this stunning and emotional arrangement pays homage to the amazing performance by Bruce Hornsby and Branford Marsalis at the 1991 NBA All-Star Game. That performa...

Add some Cajun flavor to your program with this piece that centers around the musical culture of Louisiana. Spirited, powerful and playful melodies weave together as the ensemble and audience experien...

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...