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Midnight Madness: Concert Band Conductor Score

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Midnight Madness: Concert Band Conductor Score

Midnight Madness: Concert Band Conductor Score

from Midnight Suite

By Brian Balmages

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Item: 98-B1329S
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The third and final movement of Midnight Suite certainly lives up to its name! With the first two movements having become favorites of directors around the world, the final movement includes fanfares and short recurring rhythmic motives that really drive the music forward. Experience all the madness of this work, playable alone or with the first two movements, Midnight Mission and Midnight Sky.

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Series: FJH Starter Series
Publisher: The FJH Music Company, Inc.
UPC: 241444482902
SKU: 98-B1329S

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About the Composer: Brian Balmages

Brian Balmages

Brian Balmages has established himself as a composer and conductor working fluently across orchestral, band, and chamber music idioms. His works have been heard from Carnegie Hall to the Sydney Opera House, performed by ensembles ranging from professional orchestras to beginning school groups. He is a member of 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.

As a conductor, Balmages regularly appears with all-state and regional ensembles, university groups, and professional orchestras worldwide. His guest conducting credits include the Midwest Clinic, Western International Band Clinic, and the College Band Directors Conference, among many others. He currently serves as Director of MakeMusic Publications and Digital Education for Alfred and MakeMusic.

Why we love this

Balmages understands what makes a closer work. Rather than extending the concept past its welcome, Midnight Madness arrives with propulsive fanfares and razor-sharp rhythmic figures that your band will find genuinely fun to execute. The piece works beautifully as a standalone showpiece, which means you're not locked into programming the full suite if your concert shape calls for something different.

What to expect

Midnight Madness is controlled chaos in the best sense. Fanfares burst forward while rhythmic motives churn underneath, creating a restless, almost celebratory urgency that carries listeners to the final downbeat without a moment to catch their breath.

Who it's for

Directors programming a short, high-energy finale for a contest or spring concert will find exactly what they need here. This works equally well for bands that have already mastered the first two movements and want to complete the Midnight Suite, or for conductors looking for a standalone three-minute opener or closer.

How to get the most out of it

  • Nail the rhythmic precision of the recurring motives early in rehearsal. These figures are what carry the propulsion, so lock them in before worrying about dynamic contrast or phrasing.
  • Balance the fanfares so they feel celebratory rather than chaotic. Let the brass breathe and lead; keep the rhythmic accompaniment in the background.
  • Build momentum gradually across the movement. Resist the urge to take it at tempo from measure one; let the energy accumulate naturally through the recurring material.

How to use it

Consider this as the finale to your Midnight Suite performance if you've programmed the first two movements, or use it standalone as a high-octane opener that resets the energy in a concert. Its contained length makes it ideal for a festival slot or a concert closer that leaves audiences energized rather than reflective.

Skills your students will build

  • Precision in executing short, recurring rhythmic motives
  • Balance between fanfare figures and rhythmic accompaniment
  • Ensemble control at faster tempos with active rhythmic content
  • Building and sustaining forward momentum across a movement

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