Chris M. Bernotas

This melody is instantly recognizable, and your students will love playing it. From the classic films Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Wonka. This arrangem...

Chris M. Bernotas has provided a fantastic arrangement of one of the most beautiful Tchaikovsky themes from Swan Lake, Op. 20a, No. 1 Scène. This arrangement will work perfectly for your string orches...

A stunning arrangement of the incredible masterwork Peer Gynt Suite No.1, Op. 46! It is perfect for string orchestra alone, or with added instruments up to a full orchestra. This setting, by Chris M....

Your students will have a field day filled with fun as they perform this exciting overture! Field Day, by Chris M. Bernotas, works perfectly for string orchestra alone or with added winds and percussi...

The ultimate 80s throwback is here! It is time to bring George Michael's iconic hit, Careless Whisper, to your stage. This versatile arrangement, by Chris M. Bernotas, features the legendary saxophone...

The ultimate 80s throwback is here! It is time to bring George Michael's iconic hit, Careless Whisper, to your stage. In this fantastic arrangement by Chris M. Bernotas, your star alto saxophone soloi...

The ultimate 80s throwback is here! It is time to bring George Michael's iconic hit, Careless Whisper, to your stage. In this fantastic arrangement by Chris M. Bernotas, your star alto saxophone soloi...

Sound Performance for Young Musicians, by Chris Bernotas and Jim Palmer, is a versatile collection offering performance opportunities for students towards the end of their first year of instruction an...

Your symphony orchestra will love March Slav by Piotr Ilych Tchaikovsky, arranged by Chris M. Bernotas. Scored for full orchestra or strings only, this arrangement features great themes and a big full...

Radiant Spirit by Chris M. Bernotas, was inspired by the influence of the composer's lifelong mentor and friend, Gerald "T" Tedesco, whose profound impact shaped the lives of thousands of students and...

Pizzicato Parade by Chris M. Bernotas is a delightful march that allows all students in the orchestra to have a chance to shine while developing their pizzicato and rhythmic skills. Approachable chall...

Take flight with this fantastic work, Flight of the Phoenix, by Chris M. Bernotas, for young string orchestra! Every section features melodic content, with violins practicing G string and low 2 finger...

Captain Hook, by Chris M. Bernotas, delivers the perfect blend of skill-building and swashbuckling fun! It is the ideal piece for reinforcing hooked bowing in a context your students will love. With i...

Inspired by the comforting poem "Footprints in the Sand," this piece explores the universal theme of support during struggle. It beautifully encapsulates the sorrow of loss and the joy of reflection,...

The Dragon Run is a 40 mile winding stream that flows throughout Virginia and empties into the Piankatank River. It is also known as the Dragon Swamp and even just The Dragon. This immense ecosystem i...

Strong rhythms, contrasting themes, and melodic opportunities for all make this a fantastic choice for your next concert. Inspired by the amazing things created by those who craft with iron, this driv...

Strong rhythms, contrasting themes, and melodic opportunities for all make this a fantastic choice for your next concert. Inspired by the amazing things created by those who craft with iron, this driv...

Discover new, uncharted worlds! Galaxy Hunter, by Chris M. Bernotas, takes you on a quest for distant galaxies with memorable themes and melodies for all. Intentionally, this piece has no articulation...

Con Spirito, by Chris M. Bernotas, is an exhilarating concert opener with bold themes and powerful and melodic musical statements. Propelled by energetic percussion, strong brass, and exciting woodwin...

Heavy Hitters, by Chris M. Bernotas, is a spectacular low winds and low brass feature that is sure to become a staple in beginning band literature. This very appreciated section of the band is feature...

Heavy Hitters, by Chris M. Bernotas, is a spectacular low winds and low brass feature that is sure to become a staple in beginning band literature. This very appreciated section of the band is feature...

Fortress, by Chris M. Bernotas, invokes images of power, as perhaps the knights are defending the castle or perched in a tower fending off dangers! Beginning with a strong percussion introduction foll...

Fortress, by Chris M. Bernotas, invokes images of power, as perhaps the knights are defending the castle or perched in a tower fending off dangers! Beginning with a strong percussion introduction foll...

Music often tells a story, and in this piece, each melodic line represents that idea. As the melodic lines weave together, it is the telling of a story that includes feelings of reflection, thought, a...

Music often tells a story, and in this piece, each melodic line represents that idea. As the melodic lines weave together, it is the telling of a story that includes feelings of reflection, thought, a...