Action Scene: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

$65.00 USD

Action Scene: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Action Scene: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 98-B1885
Price: 65.00 USD
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By Brian Balmages

Grade: 1.5

Item: 98-B1885

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Experience the music for an exhilarating action scene--without the scene! Students need to get creative as they come up with their own action scene that corresponds to the music. Aggressive, relentless, and driving rhythms overlap with big Hollywood "hit" moments, including elements of added tension and release. A pure adrenaline rush, for sure! (2:00)

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Series: FJH Developing Band

Publisher: The FJH Music Company, Inc.

UPC: 241444448106

SKU: 98-B1885

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About the Composer: Brian Balmages

Brian Balmages composes and conducts across orchestral, band, and chamber music with equal authority, earning recognition from the American School Band Directors Association (A. Austin Harding Award) and election to the American Bandmasters Association. His works have been heard in premiere venues including Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, and the Sydney Opera House, performed by ensembles ranging from professional orchestras to elementary school bands.

Beyond composition, Balmages maintains an active conducting schedule with all-state, university, and professional groups worldwide, including appearances at the Midwest Clinic and the College Band Directors Conference. He currently serves as Director of MakeMusic Publications and Digital Education for Alfred and MakeMusic, and holds distinguished alumni recognition from both James Madison University and the University of Miami, where he composed for the presidential inauguration.

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Why we love this

This piece captures cinematic energy without requiring a screen, letting your ensemble write the story through sound. The Grade 1.5 level means younger bands can tackle genuine rhythmic sophistication and dynamic intensity, building confidence in music that genuinely excites them to perform.

What to expect

Two minutes of controlled intensity. Aggressive rhythmic patterns thrust forward relentlessly while Hollywood-style hit moments punctuate the texture, creating a cycle of tension and release that keeps listeners (and performers) engaged. It feels like watching something unfold at high speed.

Who it's for

Younger concert bands ready to explore contemporary idioms and rhythmic complexity without oversized technical demands. This works especially well for ensembles preparing for contest or festival performance, where something genuinely exciting on the program makes a difference.

How to get the most out of it

Lock in the rhythmic drive with your lowest voices first. The overlapping patterns need a rock-solid foundation before the upper parts layer in.
Shape the 'hit' moments with a clear prep and release. These are your punctuation marks, so commit fully to the sudden impact and pull back cleanly.
Encourage your students to imagine their action scene during rehearsals. Ask them to describe what's happening at each section. You'll hear sharper entrances and better pacing once the music connects to a narrative.

How to use it

Reserve this for a concert slot where you want to shift energy and show your band's rhythmic capability. It pairs well on programs where you're balancing traditional repertoire with contemporary voice, and it's a natural fit for a winter or spring concert that needs a non-traditional showstopper.