Animal Parade: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By Chris M. Bernotas
Grade: 1 (Very Easy)
Item: 00-PK-0007580
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Animal Parade: Score | $8.00 | |
| Animal Parade: Flute | $3.00 | |
| Animal Parade: Oboe | $3.00 | |
| Animal Parade: 1st B-flat Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Animal Parade: 2nd B-flat Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Animal Parade: B-flat Bass Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Animal Parade: E-flat Alto Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Animal Parade: 2nd E-flat Alto Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Animal Parade: B-flat Tenor Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Animal Parade: E-flat Baritone Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Animal Parade: 1st B-flat Trumpet | $3.00 | |
| Animal Parade: 2nd B-flat Trumpet | $3.00 | |
| Animal Parade: 1st F Horn | $3.00 | |
| Animal Parade: 1st Trombone | $3.00 | |
| Animal Parade: Baritone T.C. | $3.00 | |
| Animal Parade: Tuba | $3.00 | |
| Animal Parade: Bells | $3.00 | |
| Animal Parade: 1st Percussion | $3.00 | |
| Animal Parade: 2nd Percussion | $3.00 | |
| Animal Parade: Timpani | $3.00 | |
| Animal Parade: Piano Accompaniment | $3.00 | |
| Animal Parade: C Educational Pack | $3.00 | |
| Animal Parade: Bb Educational Pack | $3.00 | |
| Animal Parade: Eb Educational Pack | $3.00 | |
| Animal Parade: F Educational Pack | $3.00 | |
| Animal Parade: Bass Clef Educational Pack | $3.00 |
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Description
Imagine a procession of creatures from the wild kingdom marching by as you perform this fun-filled piece. Birds float by, followed by the clip-clops of the approaching horses, mighty elephants, and a brief appearance of lions as the parade ends. (Correlates with Sound Innovations for Concert Band, Book 1, level 4.)
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Additional Details
Series:
Sound Innovations for Concert Band
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
270
SKU:
00-PK-0007580
More about this title
About the Composer: Chris M. Bernotas
Chris M. Bernotas brings over 25 years of music education experience to his work as composer, conductor, and educator. As Director of Instrumental Publications for Alfred Music, he designs band and orchestra materials used in schools worldwide, grounding every note in his deep understanding of what students actually need to learn and perform successfully.
Bernotas's compositions balance musicality with clear pedagogical purpose. His classroom experience informs his writing; he knows the specific challenges directors face when building young ensembles and creates music that excites students while developing their skills. Beyond composing, he conducts honor groups and leads clinics for directors, frequently presenting on conducting, composition, and pedagogy at conferences and workshops.
Why we love this
Animal Parade nails the sweet spot between genuine musicality and first-year playability. Bernotas writes descriptive concert music that actually sounds like something worth performing, complete with character and orchestration that makes young musicians feel like real musicians, not students working through exercises.
What to expect
A gentle procession with personality. The piece unfolds as a natural narrative, each section arriving with clear musical identity without demanding virtuosity. It invites playfulness without sacrificing musicality, making the performance feel like storytelling rather than a technical exercise.
Who it's for
Conductors building first-year concert bands and directors programming their initial concert season. This piece works equally well for ensembles still mastering fundamental technique and students who need engaging repertoire that rewards solid fundamentals with musical satisfaction.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the animal character themes with distinct articulation and dynamics. The birds need lightness; the elephants need weight. Let each section own their creature.
- Balance the woodwind solo passages early on; these expose melodic writing and require careful listening across the band to blend cleanly.
- Lock in the rhythmic precision of the clip-clop figure when the horses arrive. Crisp attacks and accurate releases make the imagery land.
How to use it
This works beautifully as an opener for a spring concert, setting a light and accessible tone while building audience engagement through familiar imagery. It pairs well alongside more serious repertoire, offering contrast and a moment of transparency that showcases your ensemble's musicianship on a smaller scale.
Skills your students will build
- Sustaining steady tempo and ensemble cohesion across thematic sections
- Articulation control and style variation (legato for birds, separated for marching figures)
- Balance and blend in mixed woodwind writing
- Musical phrasing and character depiction through dynamic and timbral choices
- Reading full band scores and coordinating parts within a narrative structure