Chris M. Bernotas

Dancing Kites is a gentle piece that will float around your performance hall. With a light, memorable melody and rich harmonies, this delightful composition exposes your students to musical subtleties...

This is a rocking, fun piece that directors can utilize to teach students to play with a steady and strong beat. It has a bluesy-rock melody, groove accompaniment, and - of course - cowbell! This piec...

Each year in July in the city of Pamplona, Spain, hundreds of people participate in the running of the bulls, which precedes the daily bullfights during the Fiesta de San Fermin. 'El Toro' (The Bull)...

Each year in July in the city of Pamplona, Spain, hundreds of people participate in the running of the bulls, which precedes the daily bullfights during the Fiesta de San Fermin. 'El Toro' (The Bull)...

Each year in July in the city of Pamplona, Spain, hundreds of people participate in the running of the bulls, which precedes the daily bullfights during the Fiesta de San Fermin. 'El Toro' (The Bull)...

Each year in July in the city of Pamplona, Spain, hundreds of people participate in the running of the bulls, which precedes the daily bullfights during the Fiesta de San Fermin. 'El Toro' (The Bull)...

This exciting and fun arrangement of two well-known patriotic songs is perfect for any occasion showing pride and appreciation for our country's freedoms. 'You're a Grand Old Flag' and 'America the Be...

Fire all cylinders! Using the optional synthesizer, this piece takes off and races from start to finish. Some dissonance adds a touch of the Doppler effect as you imagine the sound of cars zooming by....

This version of Call to the Heroes, by Chris M. Bernotas is part of our Alfred FLEX offerings and is designed with maximum flexibility for use by any mix of instruments---wind, strings, and percussion...

Mythos' is the Greek word for 'story' or 'legend.' All the elements of Greek mythology are captured in this exciting piece: the hero, the peril, the adventure and the conquest. This overture in D mino...

Introduce easy syncopation and dotted rhytyms in the composition. 1st trumpet's highest note is: C.

This is a great composition for percussion and a nice tool for articulation and syncopation. 1st trumpet's highest note is C.

Stonybrook Overture was written for a concert band festival hosted by the 4th and 5th grade band of the Stonybrook School in Kinnelon, NJ. Beginning with a majestic statement, it moves into a legato m...

Bernotas' composition evokes the proud spirit that is symbolized by the Presidential aircraft. With its rhythmic drive and uplifting melody, this will quickly become a favorite of your students and au...

Bernotas' composition evokes the proud spirit that is symbolized by the Presidential aircraft. With its rhythmic drive and uplifting melody, this will quickly become a favorite of your students and au...

Air Force One evokes the proud spirit that is symbolized by the Presidential aircraft. With its rhythmic drive and uplifting melody, this will quickly become a favorite of your students and audience a...

Bernotas' composition evokes the proud spirit that is symbolized by the Presidential aircraft. With its rhythmic drive and uplifting melody, this will quickly become a favorite of your students and au...

This piece was inspired by the 10th anniversary of 9/11 and the heroic acts of the first responders. Heroes surround us in life; this piece pays tribute to our everyday heroes, such as our parents, te...

There is something about a crisp winter morning that makes one feel at home and at peace. This is a lyrical piece that encapsulates that feeling and gives students an opportunity to explore performing...

There is something about a crisp winter morning that makes one feel at home and at peace. This is a lyrical piece that encapsulates that feeling and gives students an opportunity to explore performing...

There is something about a crisp winter morning that makes one feel at home and at peace. This is a lyrical piece that encapsulates that feeling and gives students an opportunity to explore performing...

There is something about a crisp winter morning that makes one feel at home and at peace. This is a lyrical piece that encapsulates that feeling and gives students an opportunity to explore performing...

An appealing and spirited march for your beginning band. While this piece uses only six notes, it maintains all of the excitement that a march should provide. Your students will stand tall as each sec...

Worksite will become a band member and director favorite with its infectious melody and exciting percussion feature. Break out the buckets and garbage cans for this one as they will be taking center s...

Worksite will become a band member and director favorite with its infectious melody and exciting percussion feature. Break out the buckets and garbage cans for this one as they will be taking center s...