by Brian Balmages is a Grade 4 concert band and orchestra piece that blends Middle Eastern traditional melodies with original themes. Accessing the Score (PDF)
: The finale is a "whirling dervish" of sound, where original themes intertwine with traditional ostinatos in a massive, riveting climax. Orchestration Highlights arabian dances brian balmages pdf install
: As night falls, a massive percussion feature—complete with vocalizations—takes over, representing the lighting of the campfire. The Whirlwind by Brian Balmages is a Grade 4 concert