Wood Splitter Fanfare
Product ID: FJ2 DS ST6177
By Brian Balmages
Publisher:
FJH music
Series:
FJH Developing Strings
Line Up:
String Orchestra
Duration:
1:30
Level: 2.5
Set & Score
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About this item
Immediately command your audience's attention with this thrilling
fanfare that includes sweeping lines, forceful rhythms, and counterpoint
- and all in a short grade 2.5 that is quite achievable! Your group
will sound like a symphony orchestra as the music drives through several
sections before a flurry of chords bring the work to an exciting
conclusion. Intense!
The title of this work stems from an incident that I witnessed while
serving as a guest conductor for the Deer Path Middle Orchestra in Lake
Forest, Illinois. While waiting to premiere a new work (To Tame the
Raging Rapids) with the group, I watched the orchestra perform on stage.
A viola player went to put her instrument into playing position and the
chin rest slipped off. She lost her grip on the instrument, and I
watched in horror as the instrument fell to the ground. Even worse, the
entire instrument cracked, from the tailpiece to the top. Brett Pepowski
was only in 8th grade and could have completely fallen apart on stage,
but I watched with amazement at how calmly she picked up her instrument
and waited for others to finish. At that point, others were able to
quickly find another viola, and she finished the entire program. This is
a reminder of how we all experience unfortunate incidents, but it is in
the aftermath of those experiences where we see the true definition of
our character. This piece is a way to sustain that music-making, so we
can leave the frustrating moments behind and celebrate all that it means
to be a true musician.
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Composer
Brian Balmages (1975-)
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.
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