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The Marching Huskies Proudly Present Their 2008 Field Show Titled: Fusion Based on Brian Balmages' work for contemporary concert band.
As a conductor, Mr. Balmages enjoys engagements with numerous honor bands, orchestras, university groups, and professional ensembles throughout the country. Notable guest conducting appearances have included the Midwest Clinic, College Band Directors Regional Conference, Mid-Atlantic Wind Conductors Conference, the Atlantic Classical Orchestra Brass Ensemble, and 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 son, Jacob. For More Information on the composer Brian Balmages, check out his website at www.brianbalamges.com
Previous Shows 2007-2008 Electronica, Music by Michael Pote & Michael McIntosh, Visal Design By Andrew Erickson 2006-2007 Category Five, Music by Jacob Richter & Ryan Inselman, Visal Design By Andrew Erickson 2005-2006 Dreams, Music by Key Poulan, Visal Design By Andrew Erickson 2004-2005 In the Shadow of Dragons, Music by Key Poulan, Visal Design By Andrew Erickson 2003-2004 Brave New World, Music by Tim Hinton, Visal Design By Andrew Tye |
Brian Balmages (b. 1975) is an active composer, conductor, producer, and performer. He received his bachelor’s degree in music from James Madison University and his master’s degree from the University of Miami (FL). Mr. Balmages’s works for symphonic band, orchestra, and brass have been performed throughout the world, 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 has included groups ranging from elementary schools to professional ensembles, including the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Miami Symphony Orchestra, University of Miami Wind Ensemble, Dominion Brass, and others. He has also enjoyed world premieres in prestigious venues such as Carnegie Hall.