Air and Jig: Concert Band Conductor Score

$6.00 USD

Air and Jig: Concert Band Conductor Score

Name: Air and Jig: Concert Band Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-41915S
Price: 6.00 USD
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By Chris M. Bernotas

Grade: 1.5 (Easy)

Item: 00-41915S

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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 that concludes with an exciting climax before transitioning to the jig. "The Jig of Slurs" is a traditional Irish dance with a melody and feel that is infectious! (2:30) "Air and Jig" correlates to Book 2, Level 2 of Sound Innovations for Concert Band.

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Series: Sound Innovations for Concert Band

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 16

UPC: 038081481708

SKU: 00-41915S

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About the Composer: Chris M. Bernotas

Chris M. Bernotas directs instrumental publications at Alfred Music, where he shapes band and orchestra curricula used in classrooms worldwide. His 25-plus years in music education inform every score he writes, combining accessibility with genuine musicality. Guest conducting and clinician work keep him connected to the rehearsal room, where he observes firsthand what teachers need and what students can achieve.

Bernotas has co-authored pedagogical resources including the Sound Innovations series, Sound Percussion, Sound Artistry, and Sound Performance. His compositions span from entry-level concert band to advanced repertoire, consistently balancing technical challenge with emotional payoff. He remains active in conducting education and advocacy, regularly presenting on composition and pedagogy at conferences and workshops.

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Why we love this

This piece delivers authentic folk character without demanding technical wizardry from your ensemble. Bernotas captures the lilt of a traditional air and the infectious bounce of a jig while keeping the band's mechanics manageable, which means students can focus on style, phrasing, and the joy of the music rather than wrestling with complexity.

What to expect

The Air unfolds like a Scottish melody remembered in a twilight moment, set with colors that feel both timeless and fresh. Then the Jig erupts with unbridled energy, all fiddle-driven momentum and irresistible toe-tapping momentum that makes you forget you're in a school gym.

Who it's for

Grade 1.5 concert bands meeting the Sound Innovations Book 2, Level 2 milestone. This score works for young ensembles building a taste for folk idiom and directors seeking accessible repertoire that still demands musical maturity in phrasing and style.

How to get the most out of it

Shape the Air with long, connected phrases and warm tone. Resist the urge to rush; let the contemporary harmonies breathe and resolve fully before the transition.
Attack the Jig with rhythmic precision and lift. The infectious quality depends on tight ensemble rhythm and a buoyant articulation that sits just ahead of the beat.
Balance melody and accompaniment throughout. In the Air, keep inner voices supportive; in the Jig, ensure the dance feel drives from the rhythm section rather than drowning out the tune.
Use the climax in the Air as your expressive peak. Build gradually into it, then pull back for the transition to let the energy reset for the jig's rollicking entrance.

How to use it

Program this as a concert opener to establish character and warmth, or place it alongside other folk-influenced works for a thematic programming block. At 2:30, it fits comfortably into a mixed concert and offers a welcome change of pace from standard contest repertoire while remaining festival-friendly.