Brian Balmages
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| Brian Balmages | |
| Born | January 24, 1975 |
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| Nationality | American |
| Education | James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia; University of Miami, Florida |
| Occupation | composer |
| Website http://www.brianbalmages.com |
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Brian Balmages is a prolific American producer, conductor, performer and composer of music.
Balmages received his bachelor's degree in music from James Madison University (Virginia) and his master's degree from the University of Miami (Florida).
His works have been performed internationally at conferences such as The Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic, The International Tuba/Euphonium Conference, The International Trumbone Festival, and The International Trumpet Guild Conference. His list of commissions includes many schools and universities as well as The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, "JUNCTION", and The Riverside Wind Symphony. He is sought after as a conductor, clinician,and composer. He is a composer-in residence for The Mid-Atlantic Wind Conductors Conference and Skyline Brass Music Festival. He recently was commissioned to write a new work for the Georgia District 10 Honor Band in February 2007, the piece was entitled "Three Celtic Dances" which he also conducted. [1]
Brian studied trumpet with James Kluesner, Don Tison, and Gilbert Johnson. In addition to being a freelance musician, he currently performs with the Miami Symphony Orchestra, Florida Chamber Orchestra, and the Skyline Brass.
[edit] Pieces
Grade 0.5
- Conquest
- Jingle Bell Tones
- Midnight Mission
- Midnight Sky
- Miramar Fanfare
Grade 1 – 1.5
- African Journey
- Chesapeake Serenade
- Comet Ride
- Courtly Dance and Procession
- Dragonfly
- Gettysburg (A Civil War Portrait)
- Incantation and Ritual
- Kilauea (The Volcano's Fury)
- Legend
- Majestica
- Olympia
- Parade of the Jesters
- Proclamation
- Rite of Passage
- Smithsonian Suite
- Whispering Winds
Grade 2 – 2.5
- Blue Ridge Impressions
- Camptown Variations
- Chant and Savage Dance
- Images of Ireland
- Instant Christmas Spirit
- Legacy (Processional for Band)
- Moscow, 1941
- Shenandoah Triptych
- Through Courageous Eyes
Grade 3
- Among the Clouds
- O Mio Babbino Caro
(solo for tuba or euphonium and band)
- ...Not Afraid to Dream
- Proudly We Hail
- When Spirits Soar
Grade 4
- Beyond the Summit
- Flight of the Griffin
- In Nature's Glory
- Loudoun Praises
- Motion
- Sound Prisms
- Summer Dances
- Star Above, Shine Brightly
- Winter Dances
Grade 5
- The Awakening
- Flight
- Invictus
- Journey By Night (published by Belwin)
- Of Emperors and Chariots
- Summit City
- Symphonic Episodes
- A View of the World
[edit] External Links
[edit] References
- ^ Brian Balmages: brianbalmages.com
