Sussex Anthem: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
With Optional Choir
By Chris M. Bernotas
Grade: 1.5 (Easy)
Item: 00-PK-0005075
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Sussex Anthem: Score | $6.00 | |
| Sussex Anthem: Flute | $3.00 | |
| Sussex Anthem: Oboe | $3.00 | |
| Sussex Anthem: 1st B-flat Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Sussex Anthem: 2nd B-flat Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Sussex Anthem: B-flat Bass Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Sussex Anthem: E-flat Alto Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Sussex Anthem: 2nd E-flat Alto Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Sussex Anthem: B-flat Tenor Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Sussex Anthem: E-flat Baritone Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Sussex Anthem: 1st B-flat Trumpet | $3.00 | |
| Sussex Anthem: 2nd B-flat Trumpet | $3.00 | |
| Sussex Anthem: 1st F Horn | $3.00 | |
| Sussex Anthem: 1st Trombone | $3.00 | |
| Sussex Anthem: Baritone T.C. | $3.00 | |
| Sussex Anthem: Baritone B.C. | $3.00 | |
| Sussex Anthem: Tuba | $3.00 | |
| Sussex Anthem: Bells | $3.00 | |
| Sussex Anthem: 1st Percussion | $3.00 | |
| Sussex Anthem: 2nd Percussion | $3.00 | |
| Sussex Anthem: Timpani | $3.00 | |
| Sussex Anthem: Vocals | $3.00 |
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Description
This overture with optional choir can be used to honor all of your students for their dedicated pursuit of musical excellence as well as to the dedicated educators that guide them. With its patriotic sound, memorable melody, and feeling of pride, "Sussex Anthem" will surely be a favorite for your students and audience alike as they celebrate their passion for music. (2:40)
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Additional Details
Series:
Alfred Debut Series
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
176
SKU:
00-PK-0005075
More about this title
About the Composer: Chris M. Bernotas
Chris M. Bernotas brings over 25 years of experience as a composer, conductor, and educator to his work at Alfred Music, where he directs instrumental publications for band and orchestra programs. His compositions balance musicality with pedagogical purpose, drawing on deep classroom experience to address the real needs of young musicians and their teachers.
Beyond the page, Bernotas is an active clinician and guest conductor who leads honor ensembles and workshops nationwide. He has co-authored multiple educational resources including the Sound Innovations series, and regularly presents on conducting, composition, and pedagogy at conferences and festivals. His commitment to fostering both musical growth and creative thinking shapes how music education materials are developed today.
Why we love this
At Grade 1.5, "Sussex Anthem" delivers genuine musical substance without requiring virtuosity. The patriotic character and straightforward harmonic language make this rewarding to teach and perform, while the optional choir component gives you flexibility for different concert contexts. The combination of accessibility, emotional resonance, and pedagogical clarity makes this a natural choice for an opening concert or celebration of your program's achievements.
What to expect
Warm, dignified, and celebratory. The melodic content is direct and memorable, creating a sense of pride and occasion without demanding technical complexity. You'll feel the piece build naturally from its opening through moments of fuller harmonic texture, landing with a sense of accomplishment.
Who it's for
This piece suits bands at Grade 1.5 looking for accessible concert repertoire with emotional weight. It works equally well for beginning and intermediate ensembles, offering straightforward parts that build confidence while rewarding careful musicianship and ensemble unity.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the memorable melody with natural phrasing rather than pushing it hard; let the tune sing on its own merits.
- If using the optional choir, balance the vocal line with band so it blends rather than dominates the texture.
- Lock in the rhythmic feel early in rehearsal by having the section leaders establish steady pulse; momentum carries this piece forward.
- Honor the patriotic character through controlled dynamics and clear articulation rather than volume alone.
How to use it
Program this as an opening concert statement when you want to set a celebratory tone, or place it toward the end of a concert as a finale that honors both your students and their musical journey. The optional choir integration makes it ideal for end-of-year performances, festival galas, or any program where you want to involve singers alongside your band.
Skills your students will build
- Shaping a lyrical melodic line with phrase direction
- Blending with ensemble while maintaining individual part integrity
- Reading concert band score layout and part transitions
- Responding to conductor cues for dynamic and expressive control
- Sustaining tone quality across a full concert piece