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2017 TBA Featured Composer

Brian Balmages will present: Sponsored by:

Boundaries Broken and Reimagined
Saturday, July 22 • 10:30 AM • Room: CC 214AB
It is time to shatter expectations that grade 1 music cannot be as compelling
as grade 6 music. What elements do works of art have in common regardless
of grade level? How do some composers approach composition with these
elements in mind? How can conductors harness this knowledge to make
informed repertoire choices? Gain insight into all of these questions and more
with a intimate and personal discussion about the compositional process with
Brian Balmages and how it informs his repertoire choices as a conductor.
If you PLAY Something, SAY Something
Friday, July 21 • 8:00 AM • Room: CC 217ABC
Demonstration Group: Plano Community Band
Everyone agrees on the importance of playing musically. But HOW is this
Brian Balmages accomplished? Getting the ensemble to understand its role in breathing
life into a phrase is one of the most critical elements in any rehearsal or Mark of Excellence
performance. Explore the difference between true musicality and the concept WIND BAND HONORS
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of “choreographed musicianship” as Brian Balmages is joined by the Plano
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Community Band in a session designed to change the way you think about 2017017
musical intent. NATIONAL WINNER
TBA has commissioned Brian Balmages to write “Infinite Hope”, a grade 3 piece to
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celebrate the 70 TBA Convention/Clinic. This world premier will be performed by the
United States Coast Guard Band on Friday at 7:30 p.m. Mr. Balmages’ music will also be The FJH Music
showcased by the Plano Community Band on Thursday, July 20 at 1:30 pm. Both concerts Company, Inc.
will be held in the Lila Cockrell Theatre.

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