Sheet Music Downloads by Brian Balmages

This four-movement suite is based on French folk songs and was specifically written for groups that may not be ready for St. Paul's Suite or Capriol Suite, but still want to be able to dig into a subs...

This aggressive work for true beginners portrays those inherent, and sometimes raw behaviors that help a species survive. All string parts move almost entirely by stepwise motion and use just half and...

Commissioned by the National String Project Consortium, this gorgeous lyrical work can be performed alone as an intermediate level piece, or with multi-level supplemental parts (available separately)...

Commissioned by the National String Project Consortium, this gorgeous lyrical work can be performed alone as an intermediate level piece, or with multi-level supplemental parts (available separately)...

Feature a guest artist or star student in this piece that includes an advanced level violin solo along with a more approachable solo for the younger, yet ambitious student. Well within the technical g...

For adaptable string ensemble. An exciting venture into the world of bluegrass based on one of the composer's most popular works for band.

For adaptable string ensemble. An exciting venture into the world of bluegrass based on one of the composer's most popular works for band.

Written for the true beginner, this piece takes the listener on an eerie tour that can best be described as an unsettling experience with a touch of curiosity and anxiousness. 3-part fully adaptable w...

Written for the true beginner, this piece takes the listener on an eerie tour that can best be described as an unsettling experience with a touch of curiosity and anxiousness. 3-part fully adaptable w...

Pay it forward with this message of hope, joy and beauty. Inspired by a sidewalk chalk message, the uplifting music reminds us that we each bring something unique and valuable to the world. Simple tim...

Pay it forward with this message of hope, joy and beauty. Inspired by a sidewalk chalk message, the uplifting music reminds us that we each bring something unique and valuable to the world. Simple tim...

Persistence, dedication, intention and drive. Exploring the dynamics of human resiliency, this aggressive work relies on driving rhythmic elements, stately melodic lines and intense harmonic moments....

Persistence, dedication, intention and drive. Exploring the dynamics of human resiliency, this aggressive work relies on driving rhythmic elements, stately melodic lines and intense harmonic moments....

This tour de force showcases the entire orchestra with a breathtaking display of technique, energy and artistry. Highly rhythmic and engaging, this piece is destined to bring down the house!

This tour de force showcases the entire orchestra with a breathtaking display of technique, energy and artistry. Highly rhythmic and engaging, this piece is destined to bring down the house!

So many performance options and combinations! Equally suited as an opener or closer, this "Baroque-meets-contemporary" festival-style work has exceptional performance flexibility as a multi-level OR s...

So many performance options and combinations! Equally suited as an opener or closer, this "Baroque-meets-contemporary" festival-style work has exceptional performance flexibility as a multi-level OR s...

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...

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...

Circles is a timeless, impressionistic work portraying a dark void with various colored circles aimlessly spinning around and gently colliding with each other. Brian Balmages uses wildly vivid colors...

Circles is a timeless, impressionistic work portraying a dark void with various colored circles aimlessly spinning around and gently colliding with each other. Brian Balmages uses wildly vivid colors...

This hauntingly beautiful arrangement of Lone, Wild Bird is surprisingly accessible despite its complex sound. Brian Balmages has created multiple opportunities for instruments that are often not hear...

This hauntingly beautiful arrangement of Lone, Wild Bird is surprisingly accessible despite its complex sound. Brian Balmages has created multiple opportunities for instruments that are often not hear...

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...