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Thunderbolt Fanfare Concert Band sheet music cover Thunderbolt Fanfare Concert Band sheet music cover
Thunderbolt Fanfare Thunderbolt Fanfare
Brian Balmages - FJH Music Company Inc
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Clusters of sound and unrelenting rhythmic drive recreate the experience the composer had when his home was hit by a powerful lightning strike. The work has an urgency about it, with brief moments of

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3, 2, 1... Concert Band sheet music cover 3, 2, 1... Concert Band sheet music cover
3, 2, 1... 3, 2, 1...
Brian Balmages - FJH Music Company Inc
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Everyone is still, the countdown begins. In a single moment, adrenaline surges in an eruption of musical energy and power. This intense closer does not let go, keeping the audience and performer on the edge

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Breaking Point Concert Band sheet music cover Breaking Point Concert Band sheet music cover
Breaking Point Breaking Point
Brian Balmages - FJH Music Company Inc
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One of the most emotional and powerful pieces this composer has ever written. The highly descriptive music goes through a wide range of styles and emotions, including expressive moments of untamed beauty,

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A Festive Finale Concert Band sheet music cover A Festive Finale Concert Band sheet music cover
A Festive Finale A Festive Finale
Brian Balmages - FJH Music Company Inc
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This thrilling closing number pairs perfectly with A Festive Fanfare and brings your elementary band holiday program full circle. Loosely based on opening notes of the fanfare, this thrilling and

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Pikes Peak Concert Band sheet music cover Pikes Peak Concert Band sheet music cover
Pikes Peak Pikes Peak
Brian Balmages - FJH Music Company Inc
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Dramatic music leads from the base to the summit, encountering legends and history along the way. Numerous reports of Big Foot and spectacular views are envisioned in musical moments of uncertainty with

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Metamorphic Dances Concert Band sheet music cover Metamorphic Dances Concert Band sheet music cover
Metamorphic Dances Metamorphic Dances
Brian Balmages - FJH Music Company Inc

This short four-movement work is based on traditional dances that have each gone through an amazing transformation to bring them roaring into the 21st century. Playable individually or all together, the

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Dream Machine Orchestra sheet music cover Dream Machine Orchestra sheet music cover
Dream Machine Dream Machine
Brian Balmages - FJH Music Company Inc
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This haunting, powerful, and aggressive work draws inspiration from a type of strobe light that can put an observer into a state of "threshold consciousness," or being half asleep. The music portrays

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Eat My (Rosin) Dust Orchestra sheet music cover Eat My (Rosin) Dust Orchestra sheet music cover
Eat My (Rosin) Dust Eat My (Rosin) Dust
Brian Balmages - FJH Music Company Inc

This spirited, high energy work encompasses all the attitude expressed in its title! The orchestra's true personality shines as it moves between technical off-the-string passages and soaring melodies.

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Suite Versailles Orchestra sheet music cover Suite Versailles Orchestra sheet music cover
Suite Versailles Suite Versailles
Brian Balmages - FJH Music Company Inc
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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

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Instinct Orchestra sheet music cover Instinct Orchestra sheet music cover
Instinct Instinct
Brian Balmages - FJH Music Company Inc
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This aggressive work for true beginners portrays those inherent, sometimes raw behaviors that help a species survive. All string parts move almost entirely by stepwise motion and use just half and whole

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Irish Junkyard Jam Orchestra sheet music cover Irish Junkyard Jam Orchestra sheet music cover
Irish Junkyard Jam Irish Junkyard Jam
Brian Balmages - FJH Music Company Inc
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Featuring string quartet and orchestra, this tour de force follows a few straggling Irish musicians (the quartet) who find themselves in a junkyard picking up scrap instruments. As the quartet begins to

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Infinite Hope Concert Band sheet music cover Infinite Hope Concert Band sheet music cover
Infinite Hope Infinite Hope
Brian Balmages - FJH Music Company Inc
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Inspired by the contrasts of uncertainty and boundless optimism, this powerful piece forges a path of faith, trust, belief and assurance amid a world of chaos. The opening lyrical section gives way to

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Gateways Concert Band sheet music cover Gateways Concert Band sheet music cover
Gateways Gateways
Brian Balmages - FJH Music Company Inc

Written as a duet for any two instruments and band, this work represents the idea of moving through a gate from one phase of life into the next. Perfect for featuring a specific section, a group of talented

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A Solitary Wish Concert Band sheet music cover A Solitary Wish Concert Band sheet music cover
A Solitary Wish A Solitary Wish
Brian Balmages - FJH Music Company Inc
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Emotional and reflective, this work paints a poignant picture of the holiday season as seen through the eyes of a homeless person. The music uses Carol of the Bells and Greensleeves to

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Primal Dances Concert Band sheet music cover Primal Dances Concert Band sheet music cover
Primal Dances Primal Dances
Brian Balmages - FJH Music Company Inc
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Primal in every sense, complex harmonies combine with angular melodies to elicit a visceral and primitive atmosphere. Driven by percussion and a dissonant rhythmic pulse, the music eventually gives way to a

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American Big Top Concert Band sheet music cover American Big Top Concert Band sheet music cover
American Big Top American Big Top
Brian Balmages - FJH Music Company Inc

The spirit of Charles Ives comes alive in this wacky and clever American-style circus march! Featuring snippets of many patriotic favorites, a wealth of original material, and layered harmonies and rhythms,

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Homage to Bharat Concert Band sheet music cover Homage to Bharat Concert Band sheet music cover
Homage to Bharat Homage to Bharat
Brian Balmages - FJH Music Company Inc
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Explore the colorful and exotic sounds of India with elements of modern Indian pop, similar to the Bollywood sound. Using a wealth of authentic instruments, including  suggestions for alternatives, the

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Boom and Bust Concert Band sheet music cover Boom and Bust Concert Band sheet music cover
Boom and Bust Boom and Bust
Brian Balmages - FJH Music Company Inc
Editors Choice Selection

Beginning with engaging and optimistic fanfares, the music showcases a booming economy before becoming more reflective with moments of despair. Dissonance paints a picture of uncertainty and fear before the

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Radiance Concert Band sheet music cover Radiance Concert Band sheet music cover
Radiance Radiance
Brian Balmages - FJH Music Company Inc

This sparkling work harnesses the full spectrum of a large percussion section with three different parts for bells, optional vibraphone (up to three players on one instrument), chimes, and a variety of

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A Festive Fanfare Orchestra sheet music cover A Festive Fanfare Orchestra sheet music cover
A Festive Fanfare A Festive Fanfare
Brian Balmages - FJH Music Company Inc
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This powerful and driving overture is the perfect way to kick off your holiday program! Featuring a mix of original themes and holiday favorites, this work does not sound like a medley; rather, it is

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30,000 and Forever Orchestra sheet music cover 30,000 and Forever Orchestra sheet music cover
30,000 and Forever 30,000 and Forever
Brian Balmages - FJH Music Company Inc

Written to simultaneously depict the journey of graduating seniors with the composer’s own journey to the other side of the world without his family, the music pulls at every emotional string it can

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Where the River Shannon Flows Orchestra sheet music cover Where the River Shannon Flows Orchestra sheet music cover
Where the River Shannon Flows Where the River Shannon Flows
James I. Russell/arr. Brian Balmages - FJH Music Company Inc
Editors Choice Selection

Based on the emotional Irish song, this thoughtful setting paints a picture of a man dreaming of the day he can return home. At times, the piece feels more like a fantasy than an arrangement as the melody

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Rise of the Olympians Orchestra sheet music cover Rise of the Olympians Orchestra sheet music cover
Rise of the Olympians Rise of the Olympians
Brian Balmages - FJH Music Company Inc
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Follow in the footsteps of Olympians and experience the strength, passion and commitment of these incredible athletes. The soft, rich opening foreshadows the powerful music that follows. Aggressive rhythms

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A Riverside Celebration Orchestra sheet music cover A Riverside Celebration Orchestra sheet music cover
A Riverside Celebration A Riverside Celebration
Brian Balmages - FJH Music Company Inc
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Opening with a thriving energetic rhythm, this exciting piece features a memorable dance-like melody that will stay with the listener long after the celebration is over. Moving through simple meter changes

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Renaissance Reimagined Concert Band sheet music cover Renaissance Reimagined Concert Band sheet music cover
Renaissance Reimagined Renaissance Reimagined
Brian Balmages - FJH Music Company Inc

This stunning work pays homage to regal Renaissance-style music while completely reimagining it with contemporary twists and turns. The noble nature is represented by themes that weave throughout,

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A Festive Fanfare Concert Band sheet music cover A Festive Fanfare Concert Band sheet music cover
A Festive Fanfare A Festive Fanfare
Brian Balmages - FJH Music Company Inc
Editors Choice Selection Basic Library Item

Kick off your holiday program with this powerful and festive overture that's an outstanding concert opener. Featuring a mix of original themes and snippets of holiday favorites from lyrical to emphatic,

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Bringer of War Concert Band sheet music cover Bringer of War Concert Band sheet music cover
Bringer of War Bringer of War
Brian Balmages - FJH Music Company Inc
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Inspired by the masterful work "The Planets" by Gustav Holst, this original piece pays homage to the dramatic first movement. Using only six notes in all instruments, the music has the powerfully

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Fiesta de los Toros Concert Band sheet music cover Fiesta de los Toros Concert Band sheet music cover
Fiesta de los Toros Fiesta de los Toros (Festival of the Bulls)
Brian Balmages - FJH Music Company Inc

Inspired by the fire and passion of Latin music, this colorful work explores styles originating everywhere from Spain to Cuba. The music evokes images of the festivals, dances, and pure adrenaline of

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Industrial Loops Concert Band sheet music cover Industrial Loops Concert Band sheet music cover
Industrial Loops Industrial Loops
Brian Balmages - FJH Music Company Inc
Editors Choice Selection

Based on the rhythmic drive of a factory underscored with a series of musical ensemble "loops," this piece explores the combination of organic and inorganic sounds. Inventive percussive and vocal effects

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Spontaneous Beings Concert Band sheet music cover Spontaneous Beings Concert Band sheet music cover
Spontaneous Beings Spontaneous Beings
Brian Balmages - FJH Music Company Inc
Editors Choice Selection

This work is based on an authentic folk music tradition and oral history of a large group of Native American tribes of northeastern North America. The title is a literal translation of their name for

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Swirling Prisms Concert Band sheet music cover Swirling Prisms Concert Band sheet music cover
Swirling Prisms Swirling Prisms
Brian Balmages - FJH Music Company Inc
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The innovative use of astonishing instrumental colors conveys the concept of optical prisms spinning freely while reflecting light in numerous directions. Giving a strong nod to Impressionism, the music has

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A Solitary Wish Orchestra sheet music cover A Solitary Wish Orchestra sheet music cover
A Solitary Wish A Solitary Wish
Brian Balmages - FJH Music Company Inc
Editors Choice Selection

This emotional and reflective work paints a poignant picture of the holiday season as seen through the eyes of a homeless person on a street corner. The juxtaposition of the melodies Ukrainian Bell

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Eagles Among Us Concert Band sheet music cover Eagles Among Us Concert Band sheet music cover
Eagles Among Us Eagles Among Us
Brian Balmages - FJH Music Company Inc
Editors Choice Selection

This powerful overture with cinematic overtones is designed to be playable by band alone or band and strings combined. Depicting the vision of the world from the eyes of an eagle in flight, the music

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On Top of the World Orchestra sheet music cover On Top of the World Orchestra sheet music cover
On Top of the World On Top of the World
Brian Balmages - FJH Music Company Inc
Editors Choice Selection

This invigorating overture is a celebration of achievement and seeks to portray the feeling of standing on top of the world. Featuring memorable themes and vibrant fanfares, this is a powerful way to begin

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Intrada Orchestra sheet music cover Intrada Orchestra sheet music cover
Intrada Intrada
Brian Balmages - FJH Music Company Inc

A powerhouse work for your next concert, this aggressive mixed-meter piece relies heavily on pulse and the mixed placement of accents to create exceptional momentum. The composer makes extensive use of

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10 Intonation Studies and Chorales Orchestra sheet music cover 10 Intonation Studies and Chorales Orchestra sheet music cover
10 Intonation Studies and Chorales 10 Intonation Studies and Chorales
Brian Balmages - FJH Music Company Inc
Basic Library Item

Enhance your warm-up and develop stellar intonation with this thoughtful set of ten intonation studies and chorales. Designed to help students hear harmony in a logical and progressive way, exercises

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First Finger Rock Orchestra sheet music cover First Finger Rock Orchestra sheet music cover
First Finger Rock First Finger Rock
Brian Balmages - FJH Music Company Inc
Editors Choice Selection

Written with only quarter notes throughout, this is an ideal piece to introduce students either to the bow or to new strings. Complete with a bridge and short coda section, the piece includes an optional

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BBeginning String Orchestra
$40.00
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Synthesis Concert Band sheet music cover Synthesis Concert Band sheet music cover
Synthesis Synthesis
Brian Balmages - FJH Music Company Inc
Editors Choice Selection

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 woodwinds.

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The Tears of Arizona Concert Band sheet music cover The Tears of Arizona Concert Band sheet music cover
The Tears of Arizona The Tears of Arizona (Pearl Harbor Remembered)
Brian Balmages - FJH Music Company Inc

Commissioned to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, the music begins very solemnly, referring to the "tears" of oil that continue to be shed daily by the sunken ship. The section

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Grace Concert Band sheet music cover Grace Concert Band sheet music cover
Grace Grace
Brian Balmages - FJH Music Company Inc

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

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Legend of the Drop Bear Concert Band sheet music cover Legend of the Drop Bear Concert Band sheet music cover
Legend of the Drop Bear Legend of the Drop Bear
Brian Balmages - FJH Music Company Inc

Inspired by a trip to Australia, this programmatic work depicts the fictitious yet wildly popular drop bear. The ominous opening portrays the eerie feeling of walking about, not knowing if one of these

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Shadow Waltzes Concert Band sheet music cover Shadow Waltzes Concert Band sheet music cover
Shadow Waltzes Shadow Waltzes
Brian Balmages - FJH Music Company Inc
Editors Choice Selection

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 pulse

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Lullaby to the Moon Concert Band sheet music cover Lullaby to the Moon Concert Band sheet music cover
Lullaby to the Moon Lullaby to the Moon
Brian Balmages - FJH Music Company Inc
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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 from

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Lullaby to the Moon Multi Media Video - Digital or Audio with Synchronization Software link Multi Media Video 
$66.00
Spirit of the Stallion Concert Band sheet music cover Spirit of the Stallion Concert Band sheet music cover
Spirit of the Stallion Spirit of the Stallion
Brian Balmages - FJH Music Company Inc
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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 stallion

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