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Fanfare on a Theme of Imagination: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

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Fanfare on a Theme of Imagination: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Fanfare on a Theme of Imagination: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

By Brian Balmages

Grade: 1

Item: 98-B1619
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“Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world.” This powerful quote by Albert Einstein provides the inspiration behind this fanfare that celebrates creativity in schools. A majestic opening leads into a dynamic and fast-paced section that continues to build in energy until the final massive series of chordal statements. Powerful and inspiring!

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Series: FJH Beginning Band
Publisher: The FJH Music Company, Inc.
SKU: 98-B1619

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About the Composer: Brian Balmages

Brian Balmages

Brian Balmages has built a reputation as a composer and conductor equally comfortable in orchestral, band, and chamber music spheres. His works have reached audiences everywhere from Carnegie Hall to the Sydney Opera House, performed by ensembles spanning professional orchestras down to elementary school bands. He holds membership in the American Bandmasters Association, 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.

Beyond composition, Balmages maintains an active guest conducting schedule with all-state ensembles, university groups, and professional orchestras internationally. His music appeared in the 2013 Presidential Inaugural Prayer Service, and he has been commissioned by major institutions including the University of Miami for presidential inaugural performances. He currently serves as Director of MakeMusic Publications and Digital Education for Alfred and MakeMusic.

Why we love this

Balmages writes for Grade 1 ensembles with real musicality, and this fanfare proves it. Rather than oversimplify, he builds genuine excitement through orchestration and pacing, starting with majesty and accelerating toward those final powerful chord statements. The Einstein quote grounds the piece thematically, giving your students something meaningful to perform rather than just hitting notes.

What to expect

Confident and inspiring. The piece opens with genuine dignity, then surges forward with infectious energy that builds relentlessly. By the time those final chords arrive, your band feels like they've accomplished something.

Who it's for

Beginning band directors looking for opening-year repertoire that doesn't talk down to their students. This works for groups ready to tackle something with real structure and concert presence, yet written within the technical reach of Grade 1 players.

How to get the most out of it

  • Shape the opening majestic section with attention to the harmonic progression; even at Grade 1, students can hear when voices move together purposefully versus mechanically.
  • The transition into the fast-paced section needs clear tempo establishment from you. A crisp prep beat will help the ensemble lock in without rushing.
  • Balance the final chordal statements so each one lands with weight. Too much volume too early will leave nowhere to go; let them build progressively.
  • Keep the opening and closing sections distinct in character. The contrast between majestic and dynamic makes the piece land harder.

How to use it

Program this early in the concert to establish confidence and set a positive tone. It's ideal for a fall festival or contest appearance, and works equally well as an opener for a winter or spring concert where you want immediate engagement.

Skills your students will build

  • Sustaining tone quality across dynamic shifts from majestic to energetic passages
  • Following dramatic tempo and energy changes between contrasting sections
  • Listening for balance and blend in tutti chord statements
  • Responding to conductor direction for pacing and intensity in building climactic moments

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