Chris M. Bernotas

A Hanukkah Festival is a medley of three traditional Hanukkah songs, 'sevivon,' 'Maoz Tzur,' and 'Hanukkah.' 'sevivon' has a dramatic melody and is written with a variety of accompaniment leading to a...

This exciting concert opener or closer is sure to take your students on a blurry-ing, room spinning ride! Vertigo is fast and furious with its aggressive rhythmic drive and spiraling melodies. The cal...

The Atomic Clock is the most accurate clock in the world. Challenge your students to be the most accurate performers by keeping a steady pulse! Energy and excitement are created while using only six n...

The Atomic Clock is the most accurate clock in the world. Challenge your students to be the most accurate performers by keeping a steady pulse! Energy and excitement are created while using only six n...

The Atomic Clock is the most accurate clock in the world. Challenge your students to be the most accurate performers by keeping a steady pulse! Energy and excitement are created while using only six n...

The Atomic Clock is the most accurate clock in the world. Challenge your students to be the most accurate performers by keeping a steady pulse! Energy and excitement are created while using only six n...

This delightful holiday arrangement is based on the well-known melody of 'God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen.' This fresh and exciting rendition of one of the most ancient of holiday carols will surely be a...

This piece begins with a strong percussion statement and a joyous celebratory feel. The pulse is driving and the excitement is evident with syncopation, powerful brass, and impressive technical lines...

This piece begins with a strong percussion statement and a joyous celebratory feel. The pulse is driving and the excitement is evident with syncopation, powerful brass, and impressive technical lines...

This piece begins with a strong percussion statement and a joyous celebratory feel. The pulse is driving and the excitement is evident with syncopation, powerful brass, and impressive technical lines...

This piece begins with a strong percussion statement and a joyous celebratory feel. The pulse is driving and the excitement is evident with syncopation, powerful brass, and impressive technical lines...

A school band is the ideal workforce. Within any musical ensemble all of the 'workers' join together and help one another to create a magical experience. This piece brings energy and excitement, as al...

A school band is the ideal workforce. Within any musical ensemble all of the 'workers' join together and help one another to create a magical experience. This piece brings energy and excitement, as al...

A school band is the ideal workforce. Within any musical ensemble all of the 'workers' join together and help one another to create a magical experience. This piece brings energy and excitement, as al...

A school band is the ideal workforce. Within any musical ensemble all of the 'workers' join together and help one another to create a magical experience. This piece brings energy and excitement, as al...

Beginning with an unresolved emotion and motive, 'Finding a Way' travels through many emotions looking for a way to find resolution and comfort, conveying an uplifting and hopeful spirit that ultimate...

Beginning with an unresolved emotion and motive, 'Finding a Way' travels through many emotions looking for a way to find resolution and comfort, conveying an uplifting and hopeful spirit that ultimate...

Beginning with an unresolved emotion and motive, 'Finding a Way' travels through many emotions looking for a way to find resolution and comfort, conveying an uplifting and hopeful spirit that ultimate...

Beginning with an unresolved emotion and motive, 'Finding a Way' travels through many emotions looking for a way to find resolution and comfort, conveying an uplifting and hopeful spirit that ultimate...

This work begins with a majestic statement symbolizing the pride that music students feel whenn they perform as one. The celebratory section symbolizes the many wonderful times that are experienced as...

Like a great movie theme, this piece has excitement, beauty, rhythmic syncopation, and it is just a fun piece to play. The first trumpet's highest note is B, with an optional lower F. Otherwise the hi...

This piece will get you ready to saddle up for the Christmas rush. Two familiar tunes, 'Silent Night' and 'Joy to the World,' are set with a fun, western flair. 'Silent Night' features the use of port...

Ignite the stage with Strings of Fire by Chris M. Bernotas! This exhilarating piece for string orchestra is a nonstop inferno, fueled by relentless eighth notes that propel the ensemble forward. A fie...

This fierce concert piece takes the orchestra on an exciting musical journey. With strong rhythm and melodic themes, each section has the opportunity to perform important lines. Students will be chall...