Totality for String Orchestra
Totality for String Orchestra will be published: December 20, 2017 Performance Time: ca. 4 minutes long Comic Strip will be part of the score Grade 3 (maybe easier, but definitely not more difficult) Violin III Treble clef Viola I'm very excited to share this story. Totality is the moment in a solar eclipse where the moon covers the sun completely. And depending on your location, you will experience more or less seconds of it. This year the [...]
Fire in the Bow
Conceived as an energetic and musically rewarding work, this piece also happens to be an excellent vehicle for teaching and reinforcing low 1 fingerings (violin/viola), "backward" extensions (cello), and half position (bass). (Program Notes were taken from the publisher) Composed by: Brian Balmages Difficulty: Grade 2 Duration: 1:40 3rd Violin (Treble Clef Viola): YES. Bowings: Yes Preview Score Buy Now [...]
Rhythm Dances
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 coaster. (Program Notes were taken from the publisher) Composed by: Brian Balmages Difficulty: Grade 4 Duration: 3:30 3rd Violin (Treble Clef Viola): No Bowings: Yes Preview Score Buy Now [...]
Celtica
Celtica was conceived as a piece for young orchestras that wish to feature an advanced violinist within the orchestra or invite a guest soloist. The work finds its inspiration in the beautiful, lyrical lines and powerful, driving rhythms of Celtic music. The soloist is encouraged to add appropriate embellishments for a more authentic feel. Two solo parts are included - an easier part for the many orchestras [...]
A Solitary Wish
This emotional and reflective work paints a stunning picture of the holiday season as seen through the eyes of a homeless person on a street corner. While people walk by the shopping bags, this homeless person only has one holiday wish - to be noticed. (Program Notes were taken from the publisher) Composed by: Brian Balmages Difficulty: Grade 3 Duration: 4:45 3rd Violin (Treble Clef Viola): YES. Bowings: Yes Preview Score [...]
Prelude and Fugue
This exceptional work is written in the style of J.S. Bach and is designed to introduce students to counterpoint without being overly demanding. Young musicians will be able to study style and technique, and the scoring will make your group sound like a p Inspired by the music of Johann Sebastian Bach, this work celebrates the elaborate contrapuntal technique that was used in such famous works as [...]
Burst!
Open your concert with an explosion of energy! This aggressive work will immediately command your audience's attention as it combines bold and powerful lines with moments of delicacy and lyricism. Violin players are introduced to the G string and get to explore limited divisi. An outstanding concert opener! (Program Notes were taken from the publisher) Composed by: Brian Balmages Difficulty: Grade 1.5 Duration: 1:30 3rd Violin (Treble Clef Viola): No. Violin 2= [...]
Velocity
Energize your students and audience with this powerful and dynamic work. Opening in rhythmic unison, the piece quickly projects blocks of sound and a flurry of rhythmic activity. The music comes across as very technical when, in reality, it is quite accessible. The perfect way to take your audience by storm! (Program Notes were taken from the publisher) Composed by: Brian Balmages Difficulty: Grade 1.5 Duration: 1:45 3rd Violin (Treble Clef [...]
Mantras
This fascinating original by Richard Meyer incorporates easy mixed meter, modal scales and driving syncopations to create a level of excitement not often found in works at this grade level. The energetic Allegro sections surround a Largo section of intense beauty. An ideal concert and contest selection. (Program Notes were taken from the publisher) Composed by: Richard Meyer Difficulty: Grade 4 Duration: 4:45 3rd Violin (Treble Clef Viola): No Bowings: Yes [...]
