... And Goodnight: Concert Band Conductor Score

$7.00 USD

... And Goodnight: Concert Band Conductor Score

Name: ... And Goodnight: Concert Band Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-41940S
Price: 7.00 USD
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By Chris M. Bernotas

Grade: 2 (Medium Easy)

Item: 00-41940S

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. . . And Goodnight is a grade 2 lyrical piece that would be a beautiful addition to any school music library. It was inspired by a Brahms lullaby; hints of it are heard throughout the piece and within the original melody. Ranges and rhythmic difficulties are modest which will allow for ample time in teaching the valuable musical concepts of phrasing, tuning, balance, dynamics, and most of all, expression. (2:30) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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Series: Young Symphonic

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 8

ISBN10: 1-4706-5895-X

ISBN13: 978-1-4706-5895-3

UPC: 038081485799

SKU: 00-41940S

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About the Composer: Chris M. Bernotas

Chris M. Bernotas brings together decades of classroom experience with his work as Director of Instrumental Publications at Alfred Music, where he shapes band and orchestra materials used by programs worldwide. His compositions balance genuine musicality with the realities teachers face: limited rehearsal time, mixed ability levels, and the need for pieces that inspire rather than frustrate.

Bernotas has built his reputation on writing music that young ensembles can actually play while still delivering meaningful artistic experiences. His guest conducting and clinician work keeps him connected to what directors and students need, and that insight flows directly into his compositions. Beyond writing for young musicians, he has authored several influential resources on ensemble development, sound performance, and artistic growth, cementing his role as both a craftsman and advocate for music education.

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Why we love this

Bernotas crafted this piece specifically for the teaching moment: modest ranges and straightforward rhythms free your ensemble to focus on phrasing, balance, and expression without fighting the notes. The Brahms allusion is subtle enough to reward careful listening without requiring analytical scaffolding, and the 2:30 length fits concert programming perfectly.

What to expect

A gentle, introspective lullaby that honors Brahms while establishing its own voice. Warm and reflective, it invites audiences into a quiet musical moment—the kind of piece that reminds listeners why they value school band concerts.

Who it's for

Grade 2 concert bands ready to move beyond exercise-style pieces into genuine musical expression. The modest technical demands make it accessible for developing ensembles, while the emphasis on phrasing and dynamics challenges them to think like musicians, not just note-readers.

How to get the most out of it

Shape the melody through subtle dynamic waves rather than dramatic swells; the lyrical character depends on breath-like phrasing in the sustained sections.
Listen carefully to tuning within sustained harmonies, especially where the piece sits in lower registers; Grade 2 bands often lack experience with balance in quiet passages.
Allow the Brahms reference to emerge naturally from the original melody without over-highlighting it; let your ensemble discover the connection during rehearsal.
Maintain consistent tempo through rubato moments; this piece breathes but does not rush.

How to use it

Place this early in a concert program to set a calmer tone, or use it as a palate-cleansing moment between contrasting works. It also works beautifully as a closing piece that leaves the audience in a reflective mood. The accessibility means it can anchor a concert when rehearsal time has been limited.