Rebound: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

$50.00 USD

Rebound: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Rebound: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-49502
Price: 50.00 USD
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Percussion and Basketball Section Feature

By Chris M. Bernotas

Grade: 0.5

Item: 00-49502

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Rebound by Chris M. Bernotas is an innovative piece that will place your first-year percussion students in the spotlight. Faculty members, parents, and other students are given the opportunity to perform as members of the Basketball Percussion Section! This piece focuses on the first six notes students learn and includes choreography for the basketball stars. (2:35) Correlated to Sound Innovations, Book 1, Level 3. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

Don't just read it, hear it, play along with it, and watch your students grow with it. In MakeMusic Cloud, Rebound: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts comes alive with professional accompaniment, adjustable tempo, and built-in practice tools that turn solo practice into real progress.

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Series: Sound Innovations for Concert Band

Publisher: Alfred Music

ISBN10: 1-4706-4980-2

ISBN13: 978-1-4706-4980-7

UPC: 038081570587

SKU: 00-49502

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About the Composer: Chris M. Bernotas

Chris M. Bernotas brings over 25 years of experience as a composer, conductor, and music educator to every project he undertakes. Currently serving as Director of Instrumental Publications at Alfred Music, he has built a career bridging the gap between classroom realities and compositional artistry, creating works that engage young musicians while addressing the specific developmental stages teachers encounter.

Bernotas's reputation rests on his ability to write music that feels both musically rewarding and pedagogically sound. His extensive background working directly with students of all levels informs every piece he writes, and his ongoing work as a guest conductor and clinician keeps him connected to the daily challenges and triumphs of music programs across the country. He has co-authored multiple educational resources including the Sound Innovations series, Sound Percussion, and Sound Artistry, establishing himself as a trusted voice in instrumental music education.

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Why we love this

Rebound transforms a first-year percussion section into headliners by giving them an ensemble feature with genuine musical responsibility and built-in entertainment value. The stroke of genius here is inviting faculty, parents, and students to join the Basketball Percussion Section, turning what could be a solo spotlight into a full community experience that builds ensemble culture and keeps the novelty fresh throughout rehearsals. At this level, engagement matters as much as technique, and Bernotas delivers both.

What to expect

Rebound captures the energy and fun of the basketball court without sacrificing musicality. The piece bounces along with rhythmic vitality while keeping the melodic writing accessible and confident, giving young percussionists the feeling of performing something genuinely musical rather than just a novelty act.

Who it's for

This score and parts set is designed for first-year concert band programs seeking an engaging feature that showcases emerging percussion students without requiring advanced technical skills. The piece works especially well for programs with strong community involvement or those looking to build excitement around percussion as a serious ensemble voice.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the Basketball Percussion Section parts so the opening impact lands without overwhelming the young percussionists carrying the melodic material. The novelty players need to support, not dominate.
Mark the choreography cues clearly in all parts so the basketball performers know their visual landmarks. Rehearse these moments separately from the musical content until both feel automatic.
Use the recorded accompaniment in Sound Innovations Cloud to let your percussionists rehearse independently while you work on ensemble integration with the full band.

How to use it

This works beautifully as a concert opener or mid-program energizer that resets audience attention. The Basketball Percussion Section concept makes it ideal for family concert nights, pep assemblies, or festival programs where you want to celebrate ensemble diversity and invite cross-curricular participation without losing musical credibility.

Skills your students will build

Reading and performing on the first six pitches of their instrument in a real ensemble context
Maintaining pulse and balance while other students perform choreography
Ensemble listening and part awareness at an introductory level
Coordinate with non-musicians (Basketball Percussion Section) to maintain musical coherence