Brian Balmages
Composer and conductor who serves as director of Make Music Publications and Digital Education for Alfred Music, known for concert band and string works and educational music advocacy.
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Feb 3, 2026 • 58min
Brian Balmages: Finding Success in Educational Music
Brian Balmages, composer and conductor who leads Make Music Publications and digital education at Alfred Music. He talks about the changing concert band landscape and why band offers big opportunities for new composers. He explains finding a personal voice, practical orchestration for young players, and his varied compositional habits. He also introduces two works tied to purpose and healing.
