Colliding Visions - Brian Balmages - FJH Beginning Band Series

[@someoneb7874]

I played this back in 7th grade, and I’ll still always have a soft spot in my heart for this song. Listening to it now still gives me warm feelings of nostalgia.

[@auxiliaryandroyd6594]

im in gr 7 and playing it now

[@kurukavatar5089]

@@auxiliaryandroyd6594 I'm playing it in band too

[@edithrico9970]

@@kurukavatar5089 me too

[@theesabin]

Same I'm a french horn

[@armanoguz5161]

i agree (i did as well)

[@chocolatelvr]

Anyone agree? This song is cool

[@astrobuck7023]

Agree

[@brqe]

CassieTheLPS nah its sad ;(((

[@NO0BY.]

​@@brqe especially when you realized this song was made for the last song a band would play before shutting down due to budget cuts

[@brqe]

@@NO0BY. I was literally devestated when our director told us in 7th grade. It makes you hear the music so differently, it's crazy how that happens.

[@NO0BY.]

@@brqe Ikr. The middle and ending literally makes me think hard about the enjoyment they had, until the budget cuts came, which is represented by the end as they shut down

[@sailthemarigold_7864]

This was my first concert piece, back when I was still on Alto Sax rather than Tenor, and I still absolutely adore this piece. So many memories!!

[@theunknown0887]

Yoo same this was the first concert piece I got when I still played altosax then I moved to tenorsax years later and currently about to try soprano

[@asherlindsay1932]

I'm playing this with my 7\8th mixed band on Bari sax. It's so pretty

[@gibbers7560]

Same

[@gibbers7560]

@@asherlindsay1932 I'm in red band

[@gibbers7560]

@@asherlindsay1932 which is the best band in the junior high

[@sparklingmoon3461]

That clarinet note hold at the end (I had to hold that note when we played this song and I literally died)

[@lizardwizard1738]

+Sparkling “RedGlitter” Moon haha i know

[@markcuskeller3099]

+Sparkling “RedGlitter” Moon I've got 2nd b flat clarinet so I wouldn't know

[@kore2908]

Sparkling Moon right?!

[@addy-x8r]

Me too girl

[@lilymyrick3617]

Sparkling Moon omg yes

[@MarissaMacMarissa]

The story behind this song is as beautiful as its notes

[@jeremyvidaurri]

But the ending is sad :/

[@MarissaMacMarissa]

Jeremy Vidaurri Very ;-;

[@kaycee5796]

wait, there’s a story behind this song?

[@glowlyt859]

A gryffinpuff green soul A Band ran out of funding so this piece was the last they would play at their final concert written by the person it was Assigned to

[@codew]

@@kaycee5796 "This might possibly be the most ironic piece I have ever written in my life. It began when a music program received a grant to commission a new work. The work was to be the highlight of the year for the students. But before starting the piece, I received notice from Rick Palese, band director at Prairie Hill Elementary in Cary, Illinois, that the district had a budget shortfall. The grant itself was not affected, but one fo the mandated cuts was the band program, grades 5-8. So began the process of writing a world premiere for a band that would no longer exist after its performance. Even more ironic is that it was written as the final piece for their concert. It would not be the last work the band would ever play. The title, Colliding Visions, focuses on the important issue facing the arts everywhere. This piece serves as an important reminder that we must all share our passion for music with others. When people look to cut funds, we should state with a firm and unified voice that it should not be from the arts. The arts are crucial to our culture and to our own well-being. Further, this adaptable arrangement comes in response to COVID-19, a time when music programs once again are fighting to remain in schools. If ever there was a time when students needed music in their lives, that time is now." These were the program notes from Brian Balmages.

[@TheSmokeinator]

WE COLLIDIN OUR VISIONS WITH THIS ONE 🔥🔥🔥🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️🚨🚨‼️‼️

[@Pinito_BS]

😐

[@Warthunderforlife]

the back story to the song is sad

[@Warthunderforlife]

Yea the song is catchy too I like the melody

[@atztxt]

Ikr 😢

[@sonofanarchy6254]

What is it?

[@MANUELSantos-wq4xb]

this was the last song a school bandgot to play😭

[@hooplex2588]

thunder brothers I know :( Our teacher told us about it to help us understand the song. Poor kids :(

[@acousticdiamond199]

You know you are a band geek when... It's a sharp, not a hashtag

[@jenell469]

Acoustic Diamond ikr XD

[@NayabWarach]

Acoustic Diamond I actually said "Press the sharp and then the number. Oh sorry. The pound key."

[@honeybunny9770]

Acoustic Diamond yep

[@jessicahoard2050]

Acoustic Diamond ikr solo true it was a sharp WAY before it was a hashtag

[@michelletang4287]

#Itsasharp

[@roshinililiah3718]

Sounds awesome. The band is playing as one, and, being a trumpet player myself, I shall say the trumpets were awesome!! This audio is helping me play this piece better, via style.

[@Txunami]

I'm also trumpet player!!!🎺

[@Bread_ii]

Trumpet for life bois 🎺

[@linksplosion4928]

I am a trumpet play too

[@ryan-fc6qt]

🎺

[@johnathancalhoun4687]

I play the trumpet also and they were great and thank you for writing this comment.

[@janetbehning]

I play French Horn and my middle school played this at UIL. We got straight twos, but with a song like this, I feel like in my heart we got a one.

[@hoosiervr]

also a French horn who played this in middle school

[@dexterletterman3800]

Played this in 6th grade, and came back to enjoy some nostalgia.

[@smilular]

I'm playing this in my grade seven bands end of year performance, go trombones!

[@dinonugget8983]

@Mr. Lazer yea I'm playing on Dec 14

[@macoria1998]

Bari sax too 🤣

[@slaypurryass]

Go boners!!

[@landongeitzenauer3075]

Been playing this piece in band and I love the horn part! Just wish it would be brought out more. 📯

[@joshuamaldonado1721]

French horns are best

[@ZakBouzid]

Definitely

[@rainwater2167]

French horns are the best ngl not just saying because I am one 🤣

[@toby8161]

This song is my favorite. Yesterday was our last day in band and we got to play our music one last time, and then had to turn them in. And I cried during colliding visions.

[@remydoesntlikeyoulmao4329]

love this song also go trombones and clarinets!

[@madilaufeyson4778]

Playing this song for my band concert this Thursday. FLUTE FOREVER!

[@madilaufeyson4778]

And if my teacher sees this... HIIIII!!!

[@slacinace]

TRUMPETS ARE LIFE

[@luz7435]

YAAAASSS!!!!#FLUTEPLAYERHERE😂✌👌💜

[@brotherinchrist123]

+Estefany Vazquez FLUTES REJOICE!! *sticks flute in air*

[@NayabWarach]

Flutes are the best!!!!

[@trcrimsonhd459]

I’m playing this on the tuba, and I love this piece. The flow is great, and I love the idea of this song. I just learned of the reason of this piece, and it made more sense when playing it knowing the reason behind it.

[@Gavriella2428]

We played this last year and still to this day one of my favorite pieces we’ve ever played... brings tears to my eyes😅😭

[@midgtkarell]

When your band’s French Horns aren’t loud enough so you play their part -Alto Saxes

[@sarahmorris4575]

Karl is very much Not Ok My district doesn’t have French horn. And my school doesn’t have flutes. We have to wait until the concert to hear ourselves play it well so I looked up the song.

[@jennt35]

Karl is very much Not Ok my band has no French hornets so..... ps I play alto

[@airpodshawty760]

Karl is very much Not Ok Hi guys ima just like walk on in here I think my part is good Btw in my concert you guys were too loud (you do get an exception because there are like 10 altos in my band) Not hating I used to play alto sax as well and I like the alto part better :) -A very humble Tenor sax player

[@snowbringercult]

Alto saxes are too loud. Even for us, somehow. This post was made by the Timpani gang

[@gamersunite5745]

@@snowbringercult This reply was made by the whole percussion squad

[@moonwalker5058]

I play flute, oboe, and sax. I have to say that this is a great piece!

[@chocolatelvr]

LOVE this song so graceful but in da middle is my favorite part I play the flute btw

[@user-kk3bg1dc6p]

SAME

[@autumnshadow700]

Same!

[@treacyjefferson1929]

Same

[@midnightsong]

Me too!

[@tellthemisayhi8383]

Me too! I played this for my band year and it sound really cool!

[@amanday3103]

Greetings to my trumpet brothers in arms.

[@All4KingdomHearts]

Or sisters. :) Female trumpet player here!

[@amanday3103]

Of course my sisters too. *I sigh as I think about how I've always wanted sisters*

[@catslikebanannas0892]

Sisters too!

[@mossharboe3258]

Greetings from your fellow trumpeteer

[@skellibone8688]

Yay my trumpet fam!

[@unhingedliz666]

Ohhh flutes represent.!!

[@clovermint8925]

Ayy sup cinnamon roll 😆 did you play this at Whistler?

[@clovermint8925]

Oh rlly?? Lol my band played this song at festival 😂

[@clovermint8925]

I also play flute too

[@Akuen0]

Me too but what sucks is that their is only two flutss

[@Soniczilla29739]

I’m a flute

[@DeffinetlyN0tBr3]

I’m playing this for my band concert and I’m so happy we are playing this it sounds great

[@coolkatzonly]

My middle school band is thinking about playing this for our spring concert this year in remembrance of one of our clarinets that sadly passed this year. She was also my cousin, and I dearly miss her. I'm a trumpet myself, and when we sightread this for the first time for practice, it sounded great. This song represents her, soft and sweet in the slow parts, yet energetic and upbeat in the fast part. Fly high, Jocelyn.

[@EddieTattoProduction]

We played this in my honor band. :D This brings back memories of over a month ago..

[@rainbowkidbest]

We played this at our last concert last year, I really wish we could play it again. The flutes make sure everyone remembers this song though, they play it every day lol.

[@jasminepegues5327]

Where's the clarinet squad at??

[@kerryohoman1897]

Present! :D

[@remydoesntlikeyoulmao4329]

Jasmine Pegues HERE

[@deckerelam8429]

Where Squidward is

[@kore2908]

Jasmine Pegues eyyyyy!!!!

[@Efor3mma]

Jasmine Pegues Here!

[@bunnygirl40645]

I love this song!! I'm playing clarinet for this song in April!!

[@Princessitaandreita]

Me to! I'm years late to this but it's true!

[@warcatstudios4559]

“When their are 5 of you the Alto Saxophones don’t need to play your part.” - French Horns

[@warcatstudios4559]

Update now there's six horns

[@macaroniquails4683]

Dude I’m the only horn in my school district I never get to play and be heard

[@aaronchristophel159]

Actually I'm a horn and we finally stole one of there parts

[@magrofalls5139]

Bro we have 2 💀

[@ryanoconnor8286]

I just switched from horn to baritone

[@Whans_whale]

Currently doing this song for band (clarinet player) and I can’t tell you how much I have a love hate relationship with this

[@Rachel.160]

Playing this at a concert in 5 days! Flutes forever!

[@Alpha_VR370]

yes!!!

[@alisamartinez4039]

Good luck from a fellow flute player💕💕

[@xenon10-w7h]

Hello I'm a sax player flutes are awesome

[@Rachel.160]

@@Alpha_VR370 :)

[@Rachel.160]

@@alisamartinez4039 thank you ❤❤❤

[@ivanbravo1746]

I’m an alto sax player and playing this as a whole band was MARVELOUS

[@ItsJairo]

i’m a saxophone player but when i heard the trumpets piece in this song i was in shock of how good it sounds

[@doglover4848]

learned this song last year on online band class. still was fun and one of my favorite band songs i’ve played so far.

[@SliceOfBread01]

Played this for basically every concert and it was our Festival peice last year. Love it so much. 0:50 the little shaking abound was our metronome while we played. We followed that one percussionist the entire piece. If they messed up, the entire band did as well. 2:19 THE TRUMPETS WOULD ALWAYS COME IN TOO EARLY OR TOO LATE…our band director yelled at us..Turned out good tho ^^

[@evecintron9249]

We played this song in band before school was moved online and I practice wih this audio to remember the notes and feel like I am in a band again (btw I play the flute and this piece was so fun!)

[@MinetestSore12]

I played this when I was in 7th grade (I'm in 11th now) and I'm a tuba player.

[@ruthie8416]

Me and my 8th grade Varsity Band played this at UIL and we got all ones I’ll never forget this song that I played

[@samuelhodgemusic3264]

about to play this song for a band concert in November. I play the bassoon

[@clyhk6291]

I literally just played this at my 7th grade concert,shout out to my trumpet players!!!

[@emc0701]

i have to play this for something called mpa and im very excited 🎺🎺🎺

[@amangomii]

Played this in sixth grade two years ago and listening back to all the trumpets make me so happy. I didn't recognize this until the melody came in haha! Trumpet players... unite!

[@NO0BY.]

AgagagC

[@qunzhou6913]

remember the 'ssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh' at the end that was so fun!!!

[@JeonJungkook-tk8qs]

I play French Horn and I absolutely love it!!😩🥰

[@nathaneckert1480]

French horn 4 life

[@brando5484]

I’m playing these piece this year! Absolutely love it.

[@stellamae120]

i play this in band

[@zoe7007]

I played this in my school band and t's my FAVOURITE SONG EVER

[@that.1.pelican.from.nem089]

Alto sax!!!!!! Represent #bestinstrumentever

[@sarahmorris4575]

Nigel Johnson YASSSS #bestinstrumentever

[@little_soul_123]

@@sarahmorris4575 yEas #bestinstrumentever

[@localplatypus994]

"Can you play my part as well?" -French Horn

[@starluigi5297]

Playing this on Monday!!! Clarinet squad! 👍

[@kateraking9410]

all of you are wrong french horn, alto sax, tanner sax, clarinet, flute, etc. they all make up this song

[@ally5627_]

katera king actually, trumpet is the melody.

[@muffinbits2127]

All instruments in the band make up the song.

[@airpodshawty760]

katera king Tenor* I play it lel

[@PajamaCat4]

Tanner sax r/boneappletea

[@ogqhris2133]

The melodies switch between each instrument

[@manamongchads9232]

This was one of the first pieces I played. I loved it so much and coming back 3 years later shocked me

[@theflyinggamingpigs186]

playing this song in my 7th grade band :D

[@sarahmorris4575]

the flying gaming pigs Same love it.

[@sarahmorris4575]

Alto sax!

[@kaycee5796]

same here :D

[@potatogoodyummy]

Really nice piece, gonna be playing this piece on snare soon

[@olivt1513]

I play percussion and the middle school band at my school is playing this song. I have the most multitasking to do... I play the triangle, snare drum, suspended cymbal, and mark tree. #percussionlife

[@marim5530]

love that for you. lol I have to switch between marimba and bells in a quarter rest. Our concert is next week. good luck on yours!

[@olivt1513]

@@marim5530 thanks. Good luck in your concert too. My concert is in two weeks.

[@olivt1513]

@Hi There3 I think we did rather brilliantly as the concert was a test and everybody got 100%

[@cristogomez2508]

this song makes me sad for so many reasons. a school near ours had a budget cut and you know what that means... they had to cut out the music program. the last song they played was this one. what made it sad was the ending of this beautiful song. when you have to say shhhhhh at the end, they did that because they were silencing the band. everyone. the music program was shutting down, basically dying. this song really makes me want to cry

[@nitramvargas4191]

I can't wait until w play this! It sounds so awesome :D Trombones for the win :3 🎵🎶🎵🎶

[@Jack-tm7mb]

Nitram Vargas YESSSSSS

[@ItsDominichere]

Im playing this on the 13 and 14 of December

[@thatfoxyguy7747]

My band director was friends with Brian Balmages and the story behind this song is just so sad...

[@thatfoxyguy7747]

@Kyra Hunter So Brian Balmages was asked to make this for a school band as the last piece in their final seasonal concert. While writing he learned that the district was going to completely cut the music program after that year so the piece he was making would be the last song the band would ever play. That is why it's called colliding visions, as the district does not see the importance of the arts like the band does.

[@gabrielbowman3715]

Just played at UIL and can’t stop listening 😭

[@impossible9690]

The story behind the song: a middle school (or high school idk) named program was going to be cut. They asked this Brian Balmages to come in a nod help them compose a song for their last concert. The concert was literally the last thing the band played before it was cut Or something like that idk

[@ethanc6710]

Impossible Girl what do you play?

[@impossible9690]

FLUTE FOREVER

[@xxtoptigerxx8758]

Yeah. It was kinda irony. Especially at the end. When its fading away...

[@jillvantiel4248]

PERCUSSION! I'm learning this song at school. it is GREAT!!!!!!!!!

[@nicholasevans3697]

baritones 4 days. the awesomeness of the background gets me hype

[@tu_ama1722]

I used to be a baritone but then I left band

[@yonnicaa]

I play the baritone horn and we are gonna play this song as the second to last one

[@Vemon01]

i play tuba in 7th grade and were playing this in are uil i love it

[@cloudpieart]

Playing this at a concert tomorrow! Percussion forever!

[@Ronin-bl8gb]

How was the concert? 6 years later…

[@cloudpieart]

@@Ronin-bl8gb Oh my goodness I remember this song! I was in seventh or eighth grade then, now I'm in university. I'm sure it went about as well as middle school band concerts tend to go haha. I was probably on auxiliary percussion for this one, like the woodblock and shaker and such. I definitely had a lot of fun in band in those years!

[@Ronin-bl8gb]

We played this last year in 7th grade it was amazing and it is my favorite song I have ever played

[@cloudpieart]

@@Ronin-bl8gb That's cool! What instrument do/did you play?

[@Ronin-bl8gb]

I play French horn and I love how the French horns have the melody in the beginning because we finally get something to play by ourselves❤️

[@xiomara596]

Why do I love this song tooooo much :) im bearly learning this song im at middle school 8th grader but I already love this

[@queijoduke]

Where's all my trumpet homies at?!

[@arielgamerfornite]

Right here dude

[@user-uf6yq9su2z]

I AM HERE! TRUMPETS REP! WE GOT SOME MELODY SO AYY (BTW playing this in 6th grade band woohoo!!)

[@MERMforever101]

I played this for All-Region Symphonic Band, and now I'm playing this for contest. I love this song so much!!! Made me cry when i first heard the story.

[@Sax_127]

What is the story @MERMforever101

[@thatoneflyingbooger9157]

@@Sax_127 apparently a school band program was getting cut off and this was the last song they played.

[@ToxicSnipezzzzz]

Alto Saxes! 🎼🎵🎶🎷🎷

[@emnseysquire983]

Yeah go altos!!!!

[@ToxicSnipezzzzz]

Took you long enough

[@emnseysquire983]

Lol

[@MrProficientgaming]

*cough*BARI*cough*

[@tedtopan6736]

ProficientDoes bro cough cough TENOR

[@ghostdude8855]

Playing this for my spring concert, (alone with tanchozuru and moscow 1941) Tenor sax forever! 🎷

[@Ilovekneecaps]

omg i remember play moscow 1941, our band sucked so bad when playing it in 7th grade lol but we're much better now in 8th grade now.

[@ghostdude8855]

@@Ilovekneecaps lol

[@Alpha_VR370]

dude moscow 1941 was so good when i played it!

[@jeremyrodgers7528]

I remember playing this for contest rock on flutes

[@heavenmaharg6810]

This is one of the best peace’s I have played in my 8th grade year

[@thealexxk]

Trombone squad!!!!

[@astrobuck7023]

Here

[@little_soul_123]

My brother and my uncle plays the trombone :')

[@queen_flamingo9913]

here

[@Alpha_VR370]

its amazing to see many generations of band kids love this song...

[@emmahelene1774]

At honor band I played The Timpani, Marimba, and Xylophone haha, I like this song a lot. #Percussion

[@Luminal3]

Emma Helene yessss

[@anthonyspacing5037]

sharp percussion?

[@DonutMaster56]

I’m playing Bb clarinet 2 for honors band, and I have this song

[@nnightsong]

Emma Helene I'm playing the xylophone at our concert tommorow wow

[@ElectricSnivy]

Yayyyy finally another percussion person, I’m playing marimba in this song rn 😁😁😁

[@mappyland]

French horn 4 life!!!! That background sound gets me psyched every time :D

[@CloverChristine]

FRENCH HORN FTW

[@jonnyshen4265]

Gummy Gal trombones ftw

[@thefiesta2334]

playing this song for UIL wish me luck and TROMBONES RULES 😂👍

[@eduardohuerta3514]

Bright Flames yessss

[@reyesrodriguez9792]

Dude, i played this for our UIL contest

[@CadenMarchione2012]

I play this song this may and I’m very excited for it

[@gavyn_freddy]

low brass part at measure 35 though. (1:16) wheres my tuba gang

[@xxtoptigerxx8758]

Playing this song this coming concert. So freaking lit

[@karnveerhundal7384]

Flute 4 life!!

[@TyTheGuyVr-sv7zs]

bro im playing this in band for a concert

[@Lock-327]

Same

[@elemellon833]

Just played this yesterday for a concert, it was amazing

[@hayleethesquid5013]

Go flutes! So excited to play this for my concert in March!!!

[@macbelmontes6187]

Trumpet ! 😄

[@trulycrimszn_]

yess TRUMPet 4 life

[@cheesedirks7256]

Mac Belmontes same

[@cocoa8245]

Same

[@Sportyguy-bg2bg]

Mac Belmontes yes bro trumpet is awesome and boss

[@yourlocalbluntfriend4136]

Mac Belmontes 2nd Trumpet. Ahh the memories.

[@BiracialAries]

I played this in Honor band and I respect the band who made it... Music lives in all of us!

[@Ky0924]

I just got into honor band!

[@BiracialAries]

@@Ky0924 Congratulations! Hope you enjoy it and make some fond memories!

[@charliekateridge8718]

I was in the band that played this because the music program had to end for the district

[@ZakBouzid]

Oof

[@valeriabolanos5072]

Kateridge23 what school

[@catsauce_]

RAAAAHHH I PLAYED TRIANGLE AND CLAVES ON THIS JOHN 🗣🗣🗣🗣🗣🗣🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@ZeqqoLuck69]

ALTO SAXOPHONE!!!!

[@jessicamacias4820]

YASS!

[@erikamadrid5746]

Yusss all the way!

[@aaronbailey9328]

Erika Madrid ERIKA!!!

[@erikamadrid5746]

Aaron Bailey BAILEYYYY!!! 😂💁

[@WingedKey]

YES!

[@KovanKnight]

Man I love this song I played this on flute for junior band clinic and was my favorite piece

[@evb9997]

Another song that is kinda annoying to play as a low brass player. XD lucky flutes.

[@luisserrano7783]

i know

[@ThatSolidworksGuyVC]

+Evan Budvitis Not of ur a baritone player tho and you've been told to play other parts...

[@Tallglassofsoymilk]

I really like this song as tuba. Except the beginning, playing soft. Screw that!

[@supersparklebunny4123]

Yes we have like 32 measures off I think

[@midnightsong]

Teehee -me and other flute players

[@elec_tr0n]

we're playing this for the winter concert i play bells

[@elec_tr0n]

i love my solo at the end :D

[@elec_tr0n]

we just played it for our contests... weve had like 4 contests playing the same songs lol but we got all ones in all of them!!

[@user-kk3bg1dc6p]

I played this on the flute at a band called the honor band where all people in southern ontario who were good went

[@autumnshadow700]

Same I was a flute as well but I was eastern ontario? Are those the same one👌🏼?

[@user-kk3bg1dc6p]

where was it at.. like what city?

[@user-kk3bg1dc6p]

WHEN DID U GO.. OMG I THINK THIS IS THE SAME ONE

[@autumnshadow700]

+rambo Fan may u?

[@thefiesta2334]

rambo Fan I'm playing this year and I'm in concert band 1

[@himlogicc]

WE GOIN TO THE STATE COMPETITION WITH THIS ONE 🔥🔥🔥🔥🗣️🗣️🗣️💯💯💯

[@mr.spazbubbles438]

Is it bad this makes me cry tears of joy it is just so beautiful. For an 10 year old I appreciate music so much

[@MinccinoIsGay]

okay buddy you are 13 years old now

[@dexterletterman3800]

@@MinccinoIsGay pretty sure I was actually 11 when I posted this because I’m sixteen and turning 17 soon. This comment is almost five years old though.

[@ronniesilva8426]

@@dexterletterman3800 now it is

[@Rachel.160]

Your 16 now

[@The-NeoN-Gacha]

17 now

[@eefwonton]

trumpet 4 life! I played this in 5th grade!

[@artictyphoon]

I sight read this today, one of the most beautiful pieces I've ever played

[@kathygarciagarcia]

All about them woodwinds. #clarinetsforlife

[@macoria1998]

We played this in state honor band and I tiered up Never heard a more beautiful peace

[@tedtopan6736]

Any tenor sax?