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Symphonic Episodes

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Brian Balmages

Brian Balmages


General Info

Year: 2004
Duration: c. 13:12
Difficulty: V (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: FJH Music Company
Cost: Score and Parts (print) - $125.00; (digital) - $125.00   |   Score Only (print) - $20.00


Movements

1. I – 2:04
2. II – 5:20
3. III – 5:50


Instrumentation

Full Score
C Piccolo
Flute I-II
Oboe I-II
Bassoon I-II
B-flat Soprano Clarinet I-II-III
B-flat Bass Clarinet
E-flat Alto Saxophone I-II
B-flat Tenor Saxophone
E-flat Baritone Saxophone
B-flat Trumpet I-II-III
Horn in F I-II-III-IV
Trombone I-II-III
Euphonium
Tuba
Percussion I-II-III, including:

  • Bass Drum
  • Bells
  • Crash Cymbals
  • Marimba
  • Snare Drum
  • Suspended Cymbal
  • Triangle
  • Vibraphone


Errata

None discovered thus far.


Program Notes

Commissioned by the University of Miami, this three-movement work covers the full gamut of emotions, and has already been performed by numerous all-state and district bands. The short opening movement establishes one of the main themes in the work before coming to a soft conclusion. The second movement can easily be performed on its own with its beautiful lyrical melodies and powerful emotional impact. The third movement makes use of themes heard throughout the other movements before coming to a grand conclusion.

- Program Note from publisher


Commissioned by the University Miami Symphonic Band, Michael Dressman, conductor; Gary Green, director of bands.

- Program Note from score


Media


State Ratings

None discovered thus far.


Performances

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Works for Winds by This Composer

Adaptable Music


All Wind Works


Resources

  • Balmages, B. (2004). Symphonic Episodes [score]. FJH Music: Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
  • Brian Balmages website Accessed 4 June 2020