Sound Innovations

This version of Holiday Rock arranged by Chris 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,...

Written in standard overture form, Mountainview Overture, by Robert Sheldon, has enjoyable parts for every section and offers many stylistic and expressive development opportunities. This bright and t...

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...

Bone-a-fied, by Robert Sheldon, is a delightfully quirky novelty that features jazz and rock harmonies, solos for three of your star players, and (of course) a trombone part that is really fun to play...

Bone-a-fied, by Robert Sheldon, is a delightfully quirky novelty that features jazz and rock harmonies, solos for three of your star players, and (of course) a trombone part that is really fun to play...

Bach's 'Minuet in G Major' provides the inspiration for this lively rock-style piece for young bands. A statement of the original theme gives way to a rousing rock version of this famous melody. Corre...

Take a trip to a mysterious continent with this tuneful and rhythmic offering. The tribal Swahili beat and authentic-sounding harmonies provide a colorful and vibrant moment for your next concert. It...

Cooked up with instruments found in the kitchen, this lively tune features members of the percussion section performing on pots and pans. To lend a theatrical flair, dress your Kitchen Musician percus...

Perfect for opening or closing a concert for first-year band students, A Woodland Celebration by Robert Sheldon lends a light rhythmic style to a tuneful melody. As soon as young students can play a c...

Haunted Sleigh Ride is based on 'Jingle Bells' but shifted to a minor key, transforming a winter favorite into an eerie adventure into the snowy unknown. We may not be 'laughing all the way.' Brian Be...

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...

Bright Horizon March, by Scott Watson, is an energetic concert march written especially for young band. With its spirited tempo, clear melodies, and confident rhythms, the piece evokes a sense of opti...

Bright Horizon March, by Scott Watson, is an energetic concert march written especially for young band. With its spirited tempo, clear melodies, and confident rhythms, the piece evokes a sense of opti...

Bright Horizon March, by Scott Watson, is an energetic concert march written especially for young band. With its spirited tempo, clear melodies, and confident rhythms, the piece evokes a sense of opti...

Robert Sheldon's Prairie Sunset is a beautifully expressive and lyrical composition designed to evoke feelings of warmth and introspection. Its thoughtful counterpoint creates enhanced, colorful chord...

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...

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...

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...

Legend of the Blue Flame, by Scott Watson, depicts an adventure from deep inside some ancient, cursed ruins. A brave explorer follows a mysterious blue flame. The eerie light floats ahead, drawing him...

Legend of the Blue Flame, by Scott Watson, depicts an adventure from deep inside some ancient, cursed ruins. A brave explorer follows a mysterious blue flame. The eerie light floats ahead, drawing him...

Legend of the Blue Flame, by Scott Watson, depicts an adventure from deep inside some ancient, cursed ruins. A brave explorer follows a mysterious blue flame. The eerie light floats ahead, drawing him...

This version of Rock This Band!, by Robert Sheldon is part of our Alfred FLEX offerings and is designed with maximum flexibility for use by any mix of instruments - wind, strings, and percussion, incl...

The tango originated in late 19th century Buenos Aires, and has become popular around the world due to its driving rhythms, distinctive sound, and the passionate dance steps it inspires. This piece al...

Santa's Rockin' Workshop, arranged by Chris M. Bernotas, is all ready for your students' very first performance. It uses only the first six notes of the Bb scale, has two dynamic markings, one articul...

Your beginning band can 'rock out' on their very first concert with this sure-fire crowd pleaser. A catchy bass line and hand-claps start the piece, then the melody joins in, followed by a counter mel...