![]() ![]() Mraz wasn’t getting any younger, she noted, so he should do a pop album “before it’s too late.” He concurred. ![]() He also credits his mother, June Tomes, for encouraging him to make an overtly pop-oriented album. Middle-age is not the only factor that inspired Mraz to write and record new songs specifically designed to encourage him - and his listeners - to party down and shake their collective booty. “So, there’s this feeling of: ‘I’m not really in the little kid category any more - or the older group. In music, those categories are dominated by young people, 18-28, and always have been. Here I am, making a pop album and dance album. “The cons, as you get older, are that I’m not really in the youth category anymore. As a young person, I cared about: ‘Do I fit in? How do I look?’ There was a lot of vanity in my youth. “I don’t stress as much about how I look or surface-level things, like fashion. “The older I get, certain worries and stresses just sort of fade away,” Mraz said. ![]() But for a veteran artist who has been in the public eye for more than 20 years as music trends constantly change - sped-up songs on TikTok, anyone? - feeling secure about your position can be challenging. The pros and cons of aging can differ from person to person, as Mraz readily acknowledged. There is no question that music education is evolving rapidly, and I look forward to creating new print and digital content that will impact the youngest students and the most seasoned professionals.(K.C. Combining that passion with the incredible resources available at Alfred and MakeMusic is a dream come true. Many people know how passionate I am about music education and how strongly I believe in the power of music to bring about significant change in the world. His experience will bring a unique perspective to the exciting evolution of music education in a digital world.”īrian Balmages adds, “It is hard to describe how excited I am about the possibilities moving forward. The music community’s powerful response since its release 2 months ago has now surpassed a stunning $50,000 in aid and confirmed performances in over 41 states and 5 countries.Ĭhris Bernotas, Director of Instrumental School Methods and Repertoire says, “It is a pleasure to welcome Brian aboard! I am looking forward to seeing the innovative ways he propels MakeMusic and Alfred Music’s digital education strategy as well as continuing to provide wonderful content for the music education community. Available now from Total Sheet Music for both Concert Band and Symphony Orchestra, all net proceeds of the initial release are going to relief organizations on the ground in Ukraine. Most recently, he composed a new work, “Kyiv, 2022,” written as a powerful sequel to “Moscow, 1941” in response to the recent invasion of Ukraine. Notable premieres have included the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, “Pershing’s Own” United States Army Band and countless international, state, and local groups. ![]() His music has been performed throughout the world with commissions ranging from elementary schools to professional orchestras. Further, this new collaboration will allow Balmages to explore the connection between educational content and the MakeMusic digital platforms.īrian Balmages comes to MakeMusic and Alfred Music with a wealth of experience. MakeMusic Publications will be an imprint of Alfred Music and will embody Balmages’ strong commitment to publish outstanding composers and compelling band and orchestra music at all levels. MakeMusic and Alfred Music are thrilled to announce that Brian Balmages, respected and world-renowned composer, conductor, educator, and clinician, has joined the team as Director of Digital Education and MakeMusic Publications. ![]()
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