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A new work by Brian Balmages, "Kyiv, 2022" was written as a powerful sequel to "Moscow, 1941" in response to the recent invasion of Ukraine. Available now from Total Sheet Music, all net proceeds will go to relief organizations on the ground in Ukraine: bit.ly/3NiudHi

Alfred Music and MakeMusic Announce Brian Balmages Now Part of Publishing Team mmrmagazine.com/site/news/news…

Summer break is almost here, and with it comes the age-old question: "How can I get my students to practice this summer?" Here are some tips and tools to keep the music going all summer long. bit.ly/3GNNKwA bit.ly/3NTnCCN

At Swain High School's spring concert, students played a new composition, "Kyiv 2022," written by Brian Balmages to reflect the current crisis in Ukraine. Learn more about the piece here and listen to what students are saying about music and hope. ednc.org/sounds-of-hope…

Finale v27.3, the forthcoming update for v27, will for the first time include a set of plug-ins without requiring you to separately download and install them. Get a sneak peak with MakeMusic Product Manager Jon Tschiggrie. bit.ly/3NLq1yX

What a wonderful event with incredible presenters, a 1,000+ list of attendees, and an all-star events team that put it all together. So thrilled to be part of MakeMusic Inc. and Alfred Music

There are still a few slots left! Bring your group to Orlando next March for immersive clinics with me, Robert W. Smith and Soon Hee Newbold!

Come bring your band or orchestra (or both!) to Orlando next March. I’d love to have the opportunity to workshop the group and conduct the ensemble in concert!

SmartMusic and Alfred Music have joined forces to bring you the newest innovation in performance music—the PerformancePlus+ Series. Open these engaging selections in SmartMusic to access piece-specific exercises, video tips from the composers, and more! bit.ly/3QdTFiz

Huge news for all you Canvas users!!

Brian Balmages, composer and Director of Digital Education at MakeMusic Inc., wishes you all a creative, successful, and musical start to your school year!

The end of an era. Thank you Queen Elizabeth II 💛

The music classroom is the PERFECT place to implement and practice Social-Emotional Learning. Jen Rafferty shares 3 strategies you can use that will serve both you and your students. Read more: bit.ly/3qHmZCI

This morning, Composer Brian Balmages visited Otto Shortell Middle School and worked with the 6th grade band, as well as the 7th and 8th grade band. Brian is known worldwide as a composer and conductor. Both bands played one of his pieces in their rehearsals.

Thank you Alfred Music for sponsoring this conference! It was such an incredible event with so many fabulous teachers!

Looking forward to seeing everyone at The Midwest Clinic - I’ll be at the Alfred / MakeMusic booth (1139) with LOTS of new (super new!) music and a collaborative composition project waiting for you to add a few measures!

Headed to The Midwest Clinic? Visit us at booth #1139 and add your mark to our Collaborative Composition, a sonata started by Brian Balmages. While you're there, be sure to say hello to your favorite MakeMusic Inc. team members and learn what's new with Finale!

Brian Balmages will take over our social media on Monday, December 19th, from The Midwest Clinic. Join for an AMA, behind-the-scenes looks, and more shenanigans. Follow along at MakeMusic Cloud on Instagram. Have a question for Brian? Submit it here: forms.gle/XNQwsKxB9Xf92H…

The Midwest Clinic 2022 featured another Collaborative Composition! View and download "Electric," started by Brian Balmages, in treble, alto, or bass clef: bit.ly/3GAXPhL