Sheet Music Downloads by Brian Balmages

This fun and somewhat whimsical dance depicts a broken marionette that is attempting to dance, but struggles because of tangled strings and other problems. Eventually, it appears that the marionette h...

This fun and somewhat whimsical dance depicts a broken marionette that is attempting to dance, but struggles because of tangled strings and other problems. Eventually, it appears that the marionette h...

Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world. This powerful quote by Albert Einstein provides the inspiration behind this fanfare that celebrates creativity in schools. A majestic opening lea...

Inspired by a trip to Honolulu, this music embodies the "aloha spirit" that so many discover when visiting the islands of Hawaii. Making use of a wealth of authentic percussion instruments (along with...

Inspired by a trip to Honolulu, this music embodies the "aloha spirit" that so many discover when visiting the islands of Hawaii. Making use of a wealth of authentic percussion instruments (along with...

Centered around the various stages of grief, the music cleverly uses theme and variations to take the audience on a roller coaster of emotions. From the "everyday norm" to moments of grief, anger, sor...

Centered around the various stages of grief, the music cleverly uses theme and variations to take the audience on a roller coaster of emotions. From the "everyday norm" to moments of grief, anger, sor...

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...

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...

Feature anyone (musical or not!) in this clever and hilarious 'concerto' that features a soloist who... claps! Set the stage with a grand piano, xylophone, bells or other keyboard instrument out front...

Many fictional works portray the moon as a living being, alone in space looking at the Earth. This lullaby honors this "living moon," portraying various emotions including the loneliness of seeing us...

Many fictional works portray the moon as a living being, alone in space looking at the Earth. This lullaby honors this "living moon," portraying various emotions including the loneliness of seeing us...

This stunning and emotional work is based on the single word "grace." Largely original, the music weaves a tapestry of solitude, tension, patience and peace. Toward the end of the work, the melody of...

Written in response to the tragic events in Kiev in 2014, this music draws on the old Ukrainian folk song Plyve Kacha, which became an anthem for many protestors as a symbol of national pride while al...

Written in response to the tragic events in Kiev in 2014, this music draws on the old Ukrainian folk song Plyve Kacha, which became an anthem for many protestors as a symbol of national pride while al...

Written in response to the tragic events in Kiev in 2014, this music draws on the old Ukrainian folk song Plyve Kacha, which became an anthem for many protestors as a symbol of national pride while al...

Inspired by the powerful and magnificent stallion, the music conjures sentiments of pride, strength, daring and sheer power of will. Through simple yet compelling meter changes, one can feel the stall...

Inspired by a trip to Australia, Balmages composed this programmatic work in honor of the fictitious, yet wildly popular drop bear. The ominous opening portrays the eerie feeling of walking about, not...

Inspired by a trip to Australia, Balmages composed this programmatic work in honor of the fictitious, yet wildly popular drop bear. The ominous opening portrays the eerie feeling of walking about, not...

This bold fanfare uses comfortable ranges, yet achieves moments of great power, harmonic intricacy and excitement. The opening features massive percussion along with dialogues between brass and woodwi...

This bold fanfare uses comfortable ranges, yet achieves moments of great power, harmonic intricacy and excitement. The opening features massive percussion along with dialogues between brass and woodwi...

Drawing on the contrast of darkness against light, this innovative work is menacing at times, seemingly innocent at others, and nearly out of control at its most volatile moments. A static rhythmic pu...

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")...

This stunning work pays homage to Renaissancestyle music while completely reimagining it with contemporary twists and turns. Eventually, several lines come together as the music juxtaposes duple and t...

This stunning work pays homage to Renaissancestyle music while completely reimagining it with contemporary twists and turns. Eventually, several lines come together as the music juxtaposes duple and t...