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Brian Balmages (b.
1975) is an active composer, conductor, producer, and performer. His
fresh compositional ideas have resulted in a high demand for his
wind, brass, and orchestral music throughout the world. He received
his bachelor's degree in music from James Madison University and his
master's degree from the University of Miami in Florida. Mr.
Balmages' compositions have been performed worldwide at conferences
including the College Band Directors National and Regional
Conferences, the Midwest Clinic, the International Tuba/Euphonium
Conference, the International Trombone Festival, and the
International Trumpet Guild Conference.. His active schedule of
commissions and premieres has incorporated groups ranging from
elementary schools to professional ensembles, including the Baltimore
Symphony Orchestra, the Miami Symphony Orchestra, the University of
Miami Wind Ensemble, James Madison University's School of Music,
Boston Brass, members of the United States Marine Band, and the
Dominion Brass Ensemble. His music has been performed by members of
leading orchestras including the St. Louis Symphony, Philadelphia
Orchestra, National Symphony, and others. He has also had world
premieres in prestigious venues such as Carnegie Hall and
performances at the Macy's Day Thanksgiving Day Parade and abroad.
As a conductor,
Mr. Balmages enjoys engagements with numerous state and regional
bands, orchestras, university groups, and professional. Notable guest
conducting appearances have included the Midwest Clinic, Western
International Band Clinic, College Band Directors Eastern Regional
Conference, Mid-Atlantic Wind Conductors Conference, the Atlantic
Classical Orchestra Brass Ensemble, and an appearance at Meyerhoff
Symphony Hall in Baltimore. He has also served as an adjunct
professor of instrumental conducting and Acting Symphonic Band
Director at Towson University in Maryland.
Currently, he is
Director of Instrumental Publications for The FJH Music Company Inc.
in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He resides in Baltimore with his wife,
Lisa and their sons, Jacob and Collin.
Visit Brian's
website: www.brianbalmages.com |
