Circuits: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By Chris M. Bernotas
Grade: 2
Item: 00-PK-0008449
$60.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Circuits: Score | $8.00 | |
| Circuits: Flute | $3.00 | |
| Circuits: Oboe | $3.00 | |
| Circuits: Bassoon | $3.00 | |
| Circuits: 1st B-flat Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Circuits: 2nd B-flat Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Circuits: Bass Clarinet 1 | $3.00 | |
| Circuits: E-flat Alto Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Circuits: 2nd E-flat Alto Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Circuits: B-flat Tenor Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Circuits: E-flat Baritone Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Circuits: 1st B-flat Trumpet | $3.00 | |
| Circuits: 2nd B-flat Trumpet | $3.00 | |
| Circuits: 1st F Horn | $3.00 | |
| Circuits: 1st Trombone | $3.00 | |
| Circuits: 2nd Trombone | $3.00 | |
| Circuits: Baritone B.C. | $3.00 | |
| Circuits: Baritone T.C. | $3.00 | |
| Circuits: Tuba | $3.00 | |
| Circuits: Bells | $3.00 | |
| Circuits: 1st Percussion | $3.00 | |
| Circuits: 2nd Percussion | $3.00 | |
| Circuits: Timpani | $3.00 |
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Description
Circuits by Chris M. Bernotas is a rhythmically and harmonically engaging piece that will motivate your students and be an excellent vehicle for teaching rhythm and subdivision. The use of driving rhythm, metallic percussion, and strong articulations and dynamics will call upon your students to develop many musical concepts. Precise rhythm is a must when completing the circuit! (2:30)
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Series:
Alfred Digital Concert Band
SKU:
00-PK-0008449
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About the Composer: Chris M. Bernotas
Chris M. Bernotas brings over 25 years of music education experience to his work as a composer and conductor. As Director of Instrumental Publications for Alfred Music, he has shaped band and orchestra curricula for programs worldwide, from developing ensembles through advanced groups. His compositions balance accessibility with musical substance, earning performances across the globe while remaining grounded in the real needs of school music programs.
Bernotas draws on extensive classroom experience to create works that address the specific challenges teachers face. He regularly conducts honor groups and leads clinician workshops, and has co-authored numerous resources including the Sound Innovations series. His dual commitment to composition and pedagogy means every piece he writes serves both as engaging music and as a teaching tool.
Why we love this
Circuits delivers the rhythmic precision and ensemble cohesion that Grade 2 bands need to build confidence. The combination of driving rhythms, metallic percussion color, and dynamic contrast creates something that sounds more advanced than the technical demands require, giving your students the rewarding experience of playing music that really lands in a concert setting.
What to expect
Circuits hums with mechanical energy and forward momentum. The interplay of steady pulse, layered rhythms, and metallic percussion creates a sense of purposeful motion, while strong articulations and dynamic contrasts keep the piece sharp and engaging rather than monotonous.
Who it's for
Grade 2 concert bands ready to tackle rhythmic complexity without stepping beyond their technical reach. Directors seeking a contest or concert piece that combines motivating energy with teachable moments around precision and subdivision.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock in on the steady pulse before worrying about subdivisions. Once your ensemble feels the foundation rhythmically secure, the intricate rhythmic layers will click into place naturally.
- Balance the metallic percussion textures so they cut through without drowning out the harmonic foundation. This clarity is what makes the driving sections come alive.
- Articulation shapes everything here. Clear, consistent tonguing across the sections transforms rhythmic figures from merely correct into genuinely sharp and energetic.
- Shape the dynamic contrasts boldly. Grade 2 ensembles often underestimate how much they can push the forte sections, and Circuits rewards that confidence with real impact.
How to use it
Program this as a concert opener or mid-set energizer where it can establish strong ensemble focus from the opening notes. It works equally well in a contest setting, where the clarity of its rhythmic and dynamic demands gives judges something concrete to respond to and your students tangible goals to chase during rehearsal.
Skills your students will build
- Rhythmic precision and subdivision control
- Layered rhythm reading and independence between sections
- Dynamic control and articulation clarity
- Metallic percussion balance and blend in an ensemble setting