Enchantment: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By Brian Balmages
Level:.5
Item: 98-DB1573
$70.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Enchantment: Score | $11.00 | |
| Enchantment: Flute | $7.00 | |
| Enchantment: Oboe | $7.00 | |
| Enchantment: Bassoon | $7.00 | |
| Enchantment: B-flat Clarinet | $7.00 | |
| Enchantment: E-flat Alto Clarinet | $7.00 | |
| Enchantment: B-flat Bass Clarinet | $7.00 | |
| Enchantment: E-flat Alto Saxophone | $7.00 | |
| Enchantment: B-flat Tenor Saxophone | $7.00 | |
| Enchantment: E-flat Baritone Saxophone | $7.00 | |
| Enchantment: B-flat Trumpet | $7.00 | |
| Enchantment: F Horn | $7.00 | |
| Enchantment: Trombone | $7.00 | |
| Enchantment: Baritone/Euphonium | $7.00 | |
| Enchantment: Baritone T.C. | $7.00 | |
| Enchantment: Tuba | $7.00 | |
| Enchantment: Electric Bass | $7.00 | |
| Enchantment: Bells | $7.00 | |
| Enchantment: Percussion 1 | $7.00 | |
| Enchantment: Percussion 2 | $7.00 |
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Description
This dark, mystical work seeks to portray magical moments ranging from the most simple to the most powerful. Opening with an air of mystery and uncertainty, the music slowly transforms into feelings of power and confidence. Wind players do not encounter any eighth notes, so they are able to focus on the style and energy of the work. Truly enchanting!
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Additional Details
Series:
FJH Concert Band
Publisher:
The FJH Music Company, Inc.
SKU:
98-DB1573
More about this title
About the Composer: Brian Balmages
Brian Balmages has established himself as a composer and conductor whose work spans orchestral, band, and chamber music at every educational level. His compositions have been performed by ensembles ranging from professional symphony orchestras to elementary school groups in prestigious venues including Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, and the Sydney Opera House. He received the A. Austin Harding Award from the American School Band Directors Association and won the 2020 NBA William D. Revelli Composition Contest for Love and Light. In 2013, his music was performed at the Presidential Inaugural Prayer Service attended by President Obama and Vice President Biden.
Balmages holds degrees from James Madison University and the University of Miami, both of which have honored him with distinguished recognition. He was commissioned by the University of Miami to compose music for the inauguration of President Julio Frenk, and he serves as an elected member of the American Bandmasters Association. As a guest conductor, he maintains regular engagements with all-state ensembles, university groups, and professional orchestras worldwide, with notable appearances at the Midwest Clinic, Western International Band Clinic, and numerous international conferences. Currently, he directs MakeMusic Publications and Digital Education for Alfred and MakeMusic.
Why we love this
Balmages strips away rhythmic complexity to let young musicians sink into style and expression. With no eighth notes in the wind parts, your band can concentrate entirely on building the arc from mystery to confidence, making this an ideal choice for ensembles still developing their tonal foundation and musical maturity.
What to expect
Enchantment opens like a spell being cast, with uncertainty hanging in the air. As it unfolds, confidence builds, the texture deepens, and the band emerges into a fully realized moment of power and clarity, leaving audiences transported.
Who it's for
Beginning and early intermediate concert bands that want substantial musical content without rhythmic hurdles. This work serves bands at the ½ level who are ready to explore mood, transformation, and stylistic maturity.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the opening section with a lighter dynamic and slower note decay; let silence and space create the sense of mystery before the transformation begins.
- Balance the gradual intensification across all sections by marking rehearsal points where each wind choir begins to add weight and presence; this prevents the climax from feeling rushed.
- Conduct the final powerful section with committed, deliberate gesture to match the confident character the composer intends; the band will respond to your conviction.
How to use it
Program this as an opener or closer that establishes artistic intent beyond technical display. Its journey from intrigue to assurance pairs naturally with more energetic selections, creating a program arc that balances introspection with exuberance.
Skills your students will build
- Managing dynamic contrast and building momentum over longer phrases
- Distinguishing and sustaining different tonal qualities within a single work
- Responding to expressive conducting gestures that shape emotional narrative
- Blending as a full ensemble while maintaining individual voice independence