Chris M. Bernotas

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...

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...

Puttin' on the Pizz by Chris Bernotas is sure to become a favorite selection of students and directors. The descending bass line sets the stage for this fun piece. All notes stay in first position and...

Intended to spark imagery in your students' minds, the beginning features driving rhythms and an exciting dramatic melody, followed by a battle scene and victory!

Intended to spark imagery in your students' minds, the beginning features driving rhythms and an exciting dramatic melody, followed by a battle scene and victory!

This overture with optional choir can be used to honor all of your students for their dedicated pursuit of musical excellence as well as to the dedicated educators that guide them. With its patriotic...

A tuneful way to introduce students to the lyrical style and rollicking feel of traditional Scottish/Irish music. The 'Air' is the melody from Gilderoy and is set with a contemporary harmonic palette...

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...

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...

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...