Brian Balmages: Easy Sheet Music

The powerful group of Roman centurions process into the hall in perfect formation. Their collective movement is punctuated with bold melodic statements, a military-style cadence, and layered rhythmic...

Defying the Machine is a highly rhythmic and energetic work by Brian Balmages that explores a visceral conflict between relentless, mechanized efficiency and the enduring value of handmade craftsmansh...

This contemporary lyrical work gets away from the typical ballad written for bands at this level. Instead, thick harmonies and wonderful textures become the canvas of this amazingly artistic work that...

This hauntingly aggressive work investigates the legends surrounding the exploration of Antarctica. Inspired by the recent brutal winters involving the polar vortex, the music depicts magical scenery...

This sinister-sounding march is perfect for directors looking for something completely different. Using elements from a traditional march set in a contemporary framework, the music is based on tritone...

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...

The ultimate in performance flexibility and a great way to add some sizzle to your next concert! Written for a professional Venezuelan-born violist, this work draws inspiration from the passionate mel...

Experience the thrill of a single electron racing through a circuit at mind-boggling speeds! The wild ride begins immediately with two sets of bells creating an invigorating metallic backdrop. The int...

Experience the thrill of a single electron racing through a circuit at mind-boggling speeds! The wild ride begins immediately with two sets of bells creating an invigorating metallic backdrop. The int...

While many often underestimate the extensive colors, harmonies, and emotional ranges available to younger ensembles, this stunning lyrical work sets out to explore those very qualities. While playable...

Heavily influenced by Native American sounds, Etowah pays homage to the great Cherokee and Creek nations that once thrived in modern day Georgia. The opening sounds echo the spirit of the ancient city...

With past commissions by groups such as the Baltimore and Miami Symphony Orchestras, Brian Balmages now turns to a lighter side with this fun-spirited fiddle tune. Your students and audience will feel...

The haunting melody of Sakura, Sakura moves through a series of stunning and beautiful transformations before finally coming to rest in this musical fantasy. Tonal centers switch between minor and maj...

Based on the emotional Irish song, this thoughtful setting paints a picture of a man dreaming of the day he can return home. At times, the piece feels more like a fantasy than an arrangement as the me...

Based on the emotional Irish song, this thoughtful setting paints a picture of a man dreaming of the day he can return home. At times, the piece feels more like a fantasy than an arrangement as the me...

This set of chorales was written to embrace a wide range of musical concepts, allowing directors multiple opportunities for working on ensemble sound, intonation, and phrasing. Each chorale includes v...

Simple aleatoric passages help recreate the effect of an erupting volcano in this powerful yet extremely playable composition. Using bass drum to suggest the groaning of the volcano, the lyrical openi...

This spectacular four-movement work paints extraordinary pictures of sea life. Movements include Introduction - Into the Great Blue Sea, The Prowling Shark, Dolphins at Play, and Whale Sighting. Wonde...

This innovative work uses optional audience participation to create the sound of a massive stampede moving through the concert hall. Beginning with simple harmonies to depict life on the open range, a...

Commissioned to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, this piece takes a unique approach and focuses on the small amounts of oil (often referred to as the "tears of Arizona")...

Experience the music for an exhilarating action scene... without the scene! Students need to get creative as they come up with their own action scene that corresponds to the music. Aggressive, relentl...

This eerie composition employs colors and harmonies rarely found at this level. Based on harmonic illusions where notes seem to drift out of context, Mind Games introduces low-1 fingerings in a pedago...

Golden Grove is a celebratory and extremely versatile work! The majestic lines sweep throughout the ensemble amidst a backdrop of pulsating rhythms. Perform it with your developing ensemble alone, or...

Journey to a fantastical world where dragons defend a flaming pearl, representing everything from wisdom and power to prosperity and immortality. Dragon Pearl includes a stunning opening that reflects...

Journey to a fantastical world where dragons defend a flaming pearl, representing everything from wisdom and power to prosperity and immortality. Dragon Pearl includes a stunning opening that reflects...