Fanfare Heroica: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

$45.00 USD

Fanfare Heroica: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Fanfare Heroica: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 98-B1480
Price: 45.00 USD
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By Brian Balmages

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Item: 98-B1480

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This evocative fanfare is part of the exciting Measures of Success® Performance Series and correlates with the very beginning of Book 1, Opus 3. Using limited ranges and no eighth notes in the winds, this is an ideal piece for first-year students. From the powerful opening statement to the inviting harmonic progressions that follow, you will be shocked that something this compelling can be so accessible to the youngest of students!

Don't just read it, hear it, play along with it, and watch your students grow with it. In MakeMusic Cloud, Fanfare Heroica: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts comes alive with professional accompaniment, adjustable tempo, and built-in practice tools that turn solo practice into real progress.

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Series: FJH Beginning Band

Publisher: The FJH Music Company, Inc.

UPC: 674398229093

SKU: 98-B1480

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About the Composer: Brian Balmages

Brian Balmages has built an international reputation as a composer and conductor working across orchestral, band, and chamber repertoire. His works have been heard in world-class venues including Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, and Sydney Opera House, performed by ensembles ranging from professional orchestras to school groups. He is an elected member of the American Bandmasters Association and received the A. Austin Harding Award from the American School Band Directors Association.

Beyond his prolific compositional output, Balmages has established himself as an accomplished guest conductor, appearing at major conferences and festivals worldwide including the Midwest Clinic, the College Band Directors Conference, and regional all-state ensembles. His connection to music education runs deep, with commissions and performances extending to university inaugurations and presidential events. Currently, he serves as Director of MakeMusic Publications and Digital Education for Alfred and MakeMusic.

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Why we love this

Balmages understands what first-year students can actually accomplish, and this fanfare proves it. The orchestration strips away unnecessary complexity without sacrificing the dramatic impact that makes students feel like real musicians, making it an essential early-season confidence builder for young ensembles.

What to expect

A bold, ceremonial opening that feels bigger than its simple construction. The piece radiates confidence and purpose, with harmonic movement that draws the ear forward and creates genuine musical interest despite limited ranges and straightforward rhythms.

Who it's for

Beginning concert bands in their first months of study. Teachers working with first-year students who need early repertoire that builds confidence without overwhelming young musicians with technical demands.

How to get the most out of it

Shape the opening statement with clear articulation; let the brass lead with authority while winds provide crisp support.
Balance the harmonic progressions by ensuring inner voices don't disappear; this teaches young players to listen beyond their own parts.
Keep the tempo steady and deliberate. A solid pulse here models professional ensemble playing from day one.
Resist the urge to over-interpret. The piece's strength lies in its directness and accessible energy.

How to use it

Open a fall concert with this to establish authority and set a professional tone for your ensemble. It works equally well as a festival opener or as the centerpiece of a young band concert, where its accessible difficulty lets students shine without the pressure of more demanding repertoire.