Brian Balmages: Intermediate Sheet Music

Close your program with this non-stop, energetic barnburner that combines elements of dance, jazz, and Latin grooves! As its title suggests, Rail Riffs feels like one massive party on rails that is ce...

This familiar aria from Puccini's opera Gianni Schicchi is scored to feature solo tuba or euphonium. Gorgeous, lyric lines meld with a simple, warm background... an unforgettable arrangement. The wind...

Flying is a favorite activity of lucid dreamers, who are able to become aware that they are dreaming and then control their actions while inside the dream. Among the Clouds takes us into the minds of...

Make a powerful statement with this intense yet introspective work. The opening exclamation by percussion becomes a fixture throughout, supported by epic brass lines and energetic woodwind flourishes....

Written to celebrate an amazing orchestra teacher's retirement, this piece strives to capture the joyful things, the emotional, loving, and supportive things - literally All the Things. Opening with a...

Woodlands Overture is a musical celebration that showcases every section of the concert band! After a tutti introduction, Brian Balmages features the brass section in a rhythmic, harmonically vibrant...

Woodlands Overture is a musical celebration that showcases every section of the concert band! After a tutti introduction, Brian Balmages features the brass section in a rhythmic, harmonically vibrant...

This exciting new work is based on the griffin, a mythological creature native to India, having the head, legs, and wings of an eagle, and the body of a lion. Starting with open 5ths in the clarinets,...

Embark on a thrill ride that progresses through different stages of motion. Sections include Perpetual Motion; Locomotion (based on the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway stationed in the town that commissione...

Heroic, sweeping melodies form the basis of this celebratory work highlighting achievement and longevity. The constant rhythmic drive is augmented by soaring countermelodies and engaging percussion. S...

Experience the International Space Station through the power of music. This epic three-movement work musically depicts several astronauts' first-hand accounts of launch, first experiences of floating,...

This original Broadway-style overture by Brian Balmages is full of energy and will transport audiences to the world of musical theater. The curtain comes up, the spotlight turns on, and the magic begi...

The glorious melody of Beethoven's Ode to Joy gets an adrenaline boost as your orchestra rolls down the windows and turns up the volume! Ideal as an opener or closer, this exciting work by Brian Balma...

Experience the high-energy drive of this virtuosic work by Brian Balmages! Relentless is characterized by a constant, driving rhythmic pulse and perpetual motion that will keep everyone on the edge of...

The lyrical lines of this heart-wrenching composition were inspired by a letter from an 8-year-old girl to a soldier overseas. Using elements of Brahm's Lullaby, Eternal Father Strong to Save, and Ech...

Written as a duet for any two instruments and band, this work represents the idea of moving through a gate from one phase of life into the next. Perfect for featuring a specific section, group of tale...

This three-movement work is based on various Scottish dance forms and includes a combination of authentic and original music. The opening Reel begins with a light-hearted presentation of the melody in...

Experience the rush of Go Time! This high-energy piece by Brian Balmages blends elements of rock, funk, and jazz. A relentless pulse combines with dynamic meter changes, a cooking percussion section,...

Experience the rush of Go Time! This high-energy piece by Brian Balmages blends elements of rock, funk, and jazz. A relentless pulse combines with dynamic meter changes, a cooking percussion section,...

This dynamic and intense work describes a phenomenon in which clouds follow the same pattern as waves in the ocean. After an introspective opening, the music grows in intensity with long sustained cho...

Based on the beautiful hymn tune "God Be With You Till We Meet Again," this powerful work by Brian Balmages uses increasingly complex harmonies to achieve achingly beautiful resolutions while simulati...

Based on the beautiful hymn tune "God Be With You Till We Meet Again," this powerful work by Brian Balmages uses increasingly complex harmonies to achieve achingly beautiful resolutions while simulati...

Chaos Agent is a lively, yet frantic journey inspired by uncontrolled chaos surrounding the listener. Playful melodies are juxtaposed with intense rhythmic and harmonic elements, all washed in a sea o...

Echoes Across the Pines is a lyrical and uplifting work by Brian Balmages that pays homage to a lasting legacy. The poignant melody is introduced immediately and forms the piece's DNA, constantly echo...

Echoes Across the Pines is a lyrical and uplifting work by Brian Balmages that pays homage to a lasting legacy. The poignant melody is introduced immediately and forms the piece's DNA, constantly echo...