Brian Balmages (born January 24, 1975)[ is an American composer, conductor, and music educator.]
Early life and education
Brian Balmages obtained a Bachelor's of Music degree in music industry from James Madison University,
Career
Brian Balmages was the assistant director of bands and orchestras at Towson University. He has been the guest conductor of orchestras around the US, in Canada, Italy, and Australia.
Balmages was the Director of Instrumental Publications for the FJH Music Company for over 20 years.
Works
For wind instruments
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Pele for Solo horn and Wind Ensemble (2004)
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Moscow 1941 for Concert Band (2006)
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Apollo for Soprano Saxophone and Wind Ensemble (2008)
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Summer Resounding! for Concert Band (2008)
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Three Celtic Dances for Concert Band (2008)
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Arabian Dances for Symphonic Band (2009)
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Elements for Concert Band (2010)
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Escape from the Deep (2010)
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Incantation and Ritual for Wind Orchestra (2015)
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Rippling Watercolors for Concert Band (2015)
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Kyiv 2022 (a Sequel to Moscow, 1941), (2022)
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Into the Arctic
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Sapier's Story
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Midnight Mission
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Endless Rainbows
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Fanfare Canzonique
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Groove Music
For string instruments
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Backstage Pass for Symphony Orchestra, Concert band, or Jazz band (2015)
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It Takes One to Tango for Cello and Orchestra
Personal life
Balmages resides in Lutherville, Maryland.
Recognition
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A. Austin Harding Award from the American School Band Directors Association
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2020 NBA William D. Revelli Composition Contest for Love and Light
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James Madison University Distinguished Alumni Award from the School of Visual and Performing Art
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