Brian Balmages Sheet Music for String Orchestra

Journey into a place where shapes constantly shift as the light moves, and nothing is quite as it seems. While very approachable for intermediate orchestras, Into the Shadows pushes harmonic boundarie...

Wake up to a brilliant stream of sunshine as portrayed by a wave of sound that instantly hits your audience. Scored to help your group project a massive sound regardless of its size, this accessible w...

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...

Dark and passionate melodies are overcome with heavy metal inflection in this incredibly innovative and unique work for strings. The cello section imitates the sound of distorted guitars as the work u...

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...

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...

Based entirely on just five notes (D through A), Five Note Fiddler is an ideal way to reinforce the D tetrachord while having a ton of fun in a fiddle-inspired setting. Brian Balmages playfully weaves...

Embark on an epic sonic adventure with Into the Wildlands by Brian Balmages! This captivating piece begins with mystery, then explodes into vibrant energy, mirroring a thrilling expedition. Soaring me...

Unleash the full power of your orchestra program with A Hundred Horizons, an incredibly versatile festival work by Brian Balmages! Written for grade 2, 3, and 4 orchestras, each grade level can be per...

Unleash the power of music to inspire profound generosity and bring communities together! The Gift of Giving is a deeply moving work by Brian Balmages, who musically shares a selfless Make-A-Wish stor...

Unleash the power of music to inspire profound generosity and bring communities together! The Gift of Giving is a deeply moving work by Brian Balmages, who musically shares a selfless Make-A-Wish stor...

Unleash the power of music to inspire profound generosity and bring communities together! The Gift of Giving is a deeply moving work by Brian Balmages, who musically shares a selfless Make-A-Wish stor...

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...

Feel the tension as a powerful force reaches its peak in this high-velocity string work by Brian Balmages! Clever rhythmic interplay and contemporary harmonies keep the audience on edge, yet the music...

Open your concert with an explosion of energy! This aggressive work will immediately command your audience's attention as it combines bold and powerful lines with moments of delicacy and lyricism. Vio...

Open your concert with an explosion of energy! This aggressive work will immediately command your audience's attention as it combines bold and powerful lines with moments of delicacy and lyricism. Vio...

Celtica was conceived as a piece for young orchestras that wish to feature an advanced violinist within the orchestra or invite a guest soloist. The work finds its inspiration in the beautiful, lyrica...

Celtica was conceived as a piece for young orchestras that wish to feature an advanced violinist within the orchestra or invite a guest soloist. The work finds its inspiration in the beautiful, lyrica...

Celtica was conceived as a piece for young orchestras that wish to feature an advanced violinist within the orchestra or invite a guest soloist. The work finds its inspiration in the beautiful, lyrica...

Based on Thomas Moore's The Minstrel Boy, this work uses the full gamut of styles and techniques, from bagpipe drones to lyrical playing and even fiddle music. The work is composed of three variations...

Based on Thomas Moore's The Minstrel Boy, this work uses the full gamut of styles and techniques, from bagpipe drones to lyrical playing and even fiddle music. The work is composed of three variations...

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...

Intense and driving rhythms conjure images of ancient tribal rituals in this thrilling new work for beginning string orchestra. The bold opening statements immediately grab your audience before a more...

Extensive harmonies and soaring melodic lines contribute to this sensitive setting of the ever-popular song Scarborough Fair. The opening lines hint at the melancholy nature of the music, which eventu...

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...