Dolce: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By Chris Bernotas
Grade: 1.5 (Easy)
Item: 00-PK-0008247
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Dolce: Score | $7.00 | |
| Dolce: Flute | $3.00 | |
| Dolce: Oboe | $3.00 | |
| Dolce: 1st B-flat Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Dolce: 2nd B-flat Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Dolce: B-flat Bass Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Dolce: E-flat Alto Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Dolce: 2nd E-flat Alto Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Dolce: B-flat Tenor Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Dolce: E-flat Baritone Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Dolce: 1st B-flat Trumpet | $3.00 | |
| Dolce: 2nd B-flat Trumpet | $3.00 | |
| Dolce: 1st F Horn | $3.00 | |
| Dolce: 1st Trombone | $3.00 | |
| Dolce: Baritone T.C. | $3.00 | |
| Dolce: Tuba | $3.00 | |
| Dolce: Bells | $3.00 | |
| Dolce: 1st Percussion | $3.00 | |
| Dolce: 2nd Percussion | $3.00 | |
| Dolce: Timpani | $3.00 | |
| Dolce: Piano Accompaniment | $3.00 | |
| Dolce: C Educational Pack | $3.00 | |
| Dolce: Bb Educational Pack | $3.00 | |
| Dolce: Eb Educational Pack | $3.00 | |
| Dolce: F Educational Pack | $3.00 | |
| Dolce: Bass Clef Educational Pack | $3.00 |
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Description
Dolce by Chris M. Bernotas is a sweet, lyrical piece that will highlight your ensemble's ability to play with a beautiful, balanced sound. All instruments have engaging parts through the sharing of melodic material, countermelodies, and lovely harmonies. (2:00) Correlated to Sound Innovations, Book 2, Level 2. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
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Additional Details
Series:
Sound Innovations for Concert Band
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
134
SKU:
00-PK-0008247
More about this title
About the Composer: Chris Bernotas
Chris M. Bernotas is a prolific composer and arranger whose work spans concert band, wind ensemble, and educational settings. His compositions are known for their accessibility without sacrificing musical substance, making him a trusted voice in beginning and intermediate band literature.
Why we love this
Bernotas crafts genuine melodic writing here, not filler. Every section gets real material to play, which means your second trumpets and clarinets aren't just coloring in chords—they're carrying countermelodies and harmonic interest that keeps everyone engaged. The two-minute length makes it perfect for pacing a concert without sacrificing substance.
What to expect
Uncluttered and warm, with the kind of straightforward lyricism that lets young players feel the shape of a complete musical thought. The flowing melodic lines and supported harmonies create a sense of calm focus rather than struggle.
Who it's for
Bands at the Grade 1–1.5 level who are ready to move beyond march-based repertoire into genuine concert music. This piece rewards groups that can manage sustained tones and basic phrase shaping without demanding advanced technique.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the melody with consistent breath support and legit phrase direction; avoid the trap of playing 'sweet' as 'breathy' or disconnected.
- Balance the shared melodic material across sections by letting parts trade off clearly—when vibraphone or mallets double a line, let the band hear it, then pull back slightly when other voices take over.
- Use the score to rehearse transitions between melodic statements; clarity here prevents the piece from sounding amorphous or unfocused.
- Pay attention to the harmonic foundation; solid intonation in the lower voices makes the upper-voice lyricism sing without sounding thin.
How to use it
Open a concert with this piece to establish a thoughtful tone, or place it in the middle of your program as a sonic palette-cleanser after something more energetic. At two minutes, it sits comfortably alongside longer works without upending pacing.
Skills your students will build
- Sustaining long tones with consistent tone quality and breath management
- Playing countermelody material with independence and clarity
- Balancing individual voices within harmonic textures
- Shaping lyrical phrases with intentional dynamics and articulation
- Ensemble intonation across sustained harmonies