Miramar Fanfare: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

$55.00 USD

Miramar Fanfare: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Miramar Fanfare: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 98-B1156
Price: 55.00 USD
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By Brian Balmages

Level:.5

Item: 98-B1156

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Uses only 5 notes! This easy fanfare is the perfect way to open your concert or assembly. Written specifically for an after-school program, this very accessible work uses a lot of rhythmic unison and simple harmonies. Ideal to teach students fundamental concepts of form, countermelody, and harmony - and with only five notes. Easy music that sounds more complex!

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Series: FJH Starter Series

Publisher: The FJH Music Company, Inc.

UPC: 674398210787

SKU: 98-B1156

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About the Composer: Brian Balmages

Brian Balmages composes across orchestral, band, and chamber music with work performed at Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, Sydney Opera House, and countless schools worldwide. His contributions to music education have earned him the A. Austin Harding Award from the American School Band Directors Association, the 2020 NBA William D. Revelli Composition Contest, and membership in the American Bandmasters Association.

As a conductor, Balmages maintains active relationships with all-state ensembles, university groups, and professional orchestras globally. He has guest conducted at the Midwest Clinic, Western International Band Clinic, and major conferences across the United States and Australia. Currently Director of MakeMusic Publications and Digital Education for Alfred and MakeMusic, he balances his composing and conducting work with shaping music education at the highest levels.

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Why we love this

Balmages has engineered genuine sophistication from radical constraint. A five-note palette becomes the framework for teaching authentic form, countermelody, and harmonic thinking without overwhelming young players. The rhythmic unison approach builds ensemble confidence while the accessible voicing ensures every section sounds full.

What to expect

Bright and ceremonial despite its simplicity. The rhythmic unison creates forward momentum while the limited pitch palette makes every note count, giving the piece a polished, almost purposeful quality that belies its ease.

Who it's for

After-school and beginner concert bands who need an opening piece that teaches real musical concepts without requiring advanced technical skills. Directors working with mixed-ability ensembles will find this especially useful for building confidence and understanding basic harmonic function across the entire group.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the rhythmic unison passages by checking that all sections lock together on the pulse rather than chasing each other. Use a clear conducting pattern to establish the tempo.
Highlight the countermelody when it enters by asking that section to play with slightly more presence; this helps younger students hear the relationship between melody and supporting lines.
Keep the harmonic movement deliberate and transparent. Simple voicing requires clean attacks and releases to maintain clarity across the band.

How to use it

Open a concert or school assembly with this piece to immediately establish energy and professionalism. It also works as an educational feature in a program where you then spotlight the pedagogical choices you made, or pair it alongside a more complex work to show what students can accomplish at different levels.