Over the last year, Brian Balmages and Fred Flowerday's "Foundations" Series has transformed the way students approach technique and how eagerly they engage in practicing. Discover more about this ever-evolving, powerful tool that combines a wealth of warm-ups, fundamentals, and technique exercises with incredible movie soundtracks from Star Wars, Harry Potter, Beetlejuice, Wonka, The Polar Express, Elf, and so many more. Your students won't even realize they are practicing and improving daily!
Brian Balmages
- Biographical Information
Brian Balmages (b. 1975) is an award-winning composer and conductor. His music has been performed throughout the world with commissions ranging from elementary schools to professional orchestras and chamber ensembles. World premieres include the United States Army Band “Pershing’s Own,” United States Coast Guard Band, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Boston Brass, and more. His music was also performed as part of the 2013 Presidential Inaugural Prayer Service, which was attended by both President Obama and Vice President Biden.
As a conductor, Mr. Balmages enjoys regular engagements with all-state and region bands and orchestras throughout the United States, as well as with university and professional ensembles worldwide. Notable guest conducting appearances have included the Midwest Clinic, Western International Band Clinic, College Band Directors Conference, American School Band Directors Association National Conference, numerous state American String Teachers Association conferences, and others. Additional conducting appearances have included venues such as the Kennedy Center and Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, and band and orchestra engagements in Australia, Canada, and Italy. Currently, he is the Director of Digital Education and MakeMusic Publications for Alfred Music.