Brian Balmages' Music for Band and Orchestra

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

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

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

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

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

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

Inspired by the many sounds, styles and moods of Broadway, this entertaining piece was funded by the family of drummer Kyle Woodring. The music serves as a backstage pass to his career and, in the style of

Unleash your orchestra with this wild dance that includes moments of lightheartedness, unabashed lyricism, and intense rhythmic outbursts. A riveting performance will take an audience on an emotional roller

Inspired by the rich history of Point Lookout State Park in Maryland, this fantasy on civil war songs pays tribute to the remnants of Fort Lincoln, which served as a Civil War fortification. Songs used in