Brian Balmages: Partituras fácil

The dragonflies will be buzzing around your concert stage when you select this wonderful piece for your concert program. Ideal to strengthen brass players and teach some elementary ear training, the b...

Using many effects to recreate the events at the Battle of Gettysburg, this piece is perfect for discussing historical perspective (included in the notes). A slow, mysterious opening leads into a depi...

This 4-movement multicultural suite provides a wealth of teaching and performance opportunities, especially at the beginning level. Each movement is based on a Smithsonian National Museum in Washingto...

¡Embárcate en una épica aventura sonora con «Into the Wildlands», de Brian Balmages! Esta cautivadora pieza comienza con un aire de misterio para luego estallar en una energía vibrante, reflejando una...

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...

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...

Inspirada en la mitología inuit, esta evocadora obra de Brian Balmages narra la historia de los Qalupalik, unas misteriosas criaturas marinas que acechan bajo las gélidas aguas del noroeste del Pacífi...

«Defying the Machine» es una obra muy rítmica y enérgica de Brian Balmages que explora un conflicto visceral entre la eficiencia implacable y mecanizada y el valor perdurable de la artesanía hecha a m...

This three-part fantasy opens with a brisk, light style. The piece moves quickly into a lyrical treatment of Shenandoah. A restatement of the opening motif leads into a slower section in which the ori...

This innovative work makes use of an optional piano part that is most likely playable by someone already in the band. It was written in honor of Matt Rhodes, a student at John T. Baker Middle (Damascu...

Originally written for advanced symphonic band, this intermediate supplemental set can be played along with the original, and is perfect for a massed band performance or recruiting tool. Includes a re...

Commissioned by the same group that premiered Moscow, 1941, this incredible new work chronicles the World War II miracle involving the only Americans to ever escape from a sunken submarine. Beginning...

Based on Abraham Lincoln’s famous speech in 1858 about slavery, this contemplative work weaves original material with America to depict the tension in the House of Representatives. Often, the melody t...

Esta obra inquietantemente agresiva investiga las leyendas que rodean la exploración de la Antártida. Inspirada en los brutales inviernos recientes relacionados con el vórtice polar, la música describ...

Economies throughout the world experience the cycle of tremendous growth followed by decline as markets "correct themselves" over time. Beginning with engaging, hopeful fanfares, the music showcases a...

Composed during a time when everything was uncertain, this poignant work finds inspiration in anger, beauty, hope, sorrow and determination. Written to be performable by various levels of bands, the p...

Composed during a time when everything was uncertain, this poignant work finds inspiration in anger, beauty, hope, sorrow and determination. Written to be performable by various levels of bands, the p...

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...

A Celtic Celebration es una obra original de Brian Balmages, que rinde homenaje a la rica tradición musical celta. La apertura es de una belleza inquietante, con momentos naturales de rubato integrado...

Experience the stunning true story of Captain Paul Watson and his crew as they set sail in the Antarctic in an attempt to sink whaling ships! Based on these "modern day pirates," the music tells the s...

The dynamic energy of minimalism combines with the epic sounds of thunderstorms in this contemporary and powerful work. Opening with the haunting sounds of vibraphone, piano, crystal glasses and ether...

¡Saca todo el partido a tu programa de orquesta con «A Hundred Horizons», una obra para festival increíblemente versátil de Brian Balmages! Escrita para orquestas de los grados 2, 3 y 4, cada nivel pu...

Now in ColorFlex format for groups with limited instrumentation! Kyiv, 2022 was written as a powerful sequel to Moscow, 1941, one of Brian Balmages's most well-known pieces. This work changes the narr...

Now in ColorFlex format for groups with limited instrumentation! Kyiv, 2022 was written as a powerful sequel to Moscow, 1941, one of Brian Balmages's most well-known pieces. This work changes the narr...

This processional is ideal for concerts, graduations, or other special ceremonies. Stately fanfares in the brass and woodwinds move into a middle section with more motion and pulse, while switching to...