Action Scene: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By Brian Balmages
Grade: 1.5
Item: 98-DB1885
$65.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Action Scene: Score | $12.00 | |
| Action Scene: Flute | $7.00 | |
| Action Scene: Oboe | $7.00 | |
| Action Scene: Bassoon | $7.00 | |
| Action Scene: B-flat Clarinet 1 | $7.00 | |
| Action Scene: B-flat Clarinet 2 | $7.00 | |
| Action Scene: B-flat Bass Clarinet | $7.00 | |
| Action Scene: E-flat Alto Saxophone | $7.00 | |
| Action Scene: B-flat Tenor Saxophone | $7.00 | |
| Action Scene: E-flat Baritone Saxophone | $7.00 | |
| Action Scene: B-flat Trumpet 1 | $7.00 | |
| Action Scene: B-flat Trumpet 2 | $7.00 | |
| Action Scene: F Horn | $7.00 | |
| Action Scene: Trombone | $7.00 | |
| Action Scene: Baritone / Euphonium | $7.00 | |
| Action Scene: Baritone T.C. | $7.00 | |
| Action Scene: Tuba | $7.00 | |
| Action Scene: String Bass | $7.00 | |
| Action Scene: Timpani | $7.00 | |
| Action Scene: Marimba | $7.00 | |
| Action Scene: Percussion 1 | $7.00 | |
| Action Scene: Percussion 2 | $7.00 |
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Description
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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Additional Details
Series:
FJH Developing Band
Publisher:
The FJH Music Company, Inc.
SKU:
98-DB1885
More about this title
About the Composer: Brian Balmages
Brian Balmages has established himself as a composer and conductor working across orchestral, band, and chamber music with equal fluency. His works have been performed by ensembles ranging from professional orchestras to elementary school bands in world-class venues including Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, and the Sydney Opera House.
Recognized by the American School Band Directors Association with the A. Austin Harding Award, Balmages won the 2020 NBA William D. Revelli Composition Contest and holds membership in the American Bandmasters Association. He serves as Director of MakeMusic Publications and Digital Education for Alfred and MakeMusic, and continues to guest conduct at major conferences and universities internationally.
Why we love this
Balmages captures the kinetic energy of film scoring without requiring elaborate staging or scenery. The creative assignment embedded in this piece (students design their own action scene) keeps the band engaged beyond note-reading and shifts them into compositional thinking.
What to expect
Pure kinetic drive from beginning to end: relentless rhythmic propulsion punctuated by explosive, cinematic moments of impact. The tension-and-release architecture keeps the energy alive even during quieter passages, never allowing the listener to settle.
Who it's for
Developing concert bands ready for Grade 1.5 literature that combines accessible range and technical demands with immediate musical payoff. Students thrive on the visceral energy of this piece and respond well to its clear structural drama.
How to get the most out of it
- Establish the pulse and relentless forward motion early in rehearsal; lock the tempo before layering in the overlapping rhythmic figures so the driving quality stays intact.
- Balance the "big hits" with clarity in the surrounding texture; those Hollywood moments land harder when the rest of the band gives them space.
- Encourage your students to reference actual action sequences while rehearsing so the release moments feel earned rather than arbitrary.
- Attend to articulation detail in the overlapping rhythmic sections; crisp attacks will sharpen the aggressive character and prevent the score from becoming muddy.
How to use it
Program this as the finale to a concert or festival performance where you want to send the audience out energized. The two-minute duration makes it ideal for festival contest events, and the creative visual component pairs well with educational concert themes exploring music and storytelling.
Skills your students will build
- Sustaining relentless rhythmic precision across overlapping parts
- Coordinating dynamic contrast between foreground "hits" and background texture
- Responding to conductor cues for tension and release moments
- Interpreting aggressive articulation and maintaining clarity under high tempo