Brian Balmages
Through Courageous Eyes
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Brian Balmages
Through Courageous Eyes
- Instrumentation Concert Band
- Composer Brian Balmages
- Series FJH Young Band
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Difficulty Level
- Edition Score
- Publisher The FJH Music Company
- Order no. FJHB1155S
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Description:
This innovative work makes use of an optional piano part that is most likely playable by someone already in the band. It was written in honor of Matt Rhodes, a student at John T. Baker Middle (Damascus, MD), who passed away during a battle with spina bifida. It represents his kindness, courage, and determination despite his confinement to a wheelchair. An opening ethereal section and chorale moves into an exciting portrayal of life which concludes with a humorous ending that was very characteristic of Matt. A very musical composition that teaches much more than notes. (4:50)