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Through a Child's Eyes: Concert Band Conductor Score

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Through a Child's Eyes: Concert Band Conductor Score

Through a Child's Eyes: Concert Band Conductor Score

By Chris M. Bernotas

Grade: 2 (Medium Easy)

Item: 00-36692S
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Through a Child's Eyes is a composition with reflection on the innocence of a child, the discovery of the world around them and the peacefulness of a sleeping baby. After the somewhat bold introduction, the first theme brings a simple sense of comfort. The trumpets then stand proudly with a feeling of strength and confidence. After a climax we are led to a slightly contemplative section. The ending is filled with a recapitulation of the main theme accompanied with the music box. Rest and comfort come through with the sounding of the final chord. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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Series: Young Symphonic
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 12
UPC: 038081409733
SKU: 00-36692S

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About the Composer: Chris M. Bernotas

Chris M. Bernotas

Chris M. Bernotas brings more than two decades of experience as a composer, conductor, and music educator to every score he writes. As Director of Instrumental Publications for Alfred Music, he shapes educational resources for band and orchestra programs across the country, working directly with the realities of school music classrooms.

Bernotas' compositions balance musicality with genuine pedagogical purpose. His work as a guest conductor and clinician, combined with his direct teaching experience, gives him insight into what students need to play and what teachers need to teach. He has co-authored numerous pedagogical resources including the Sound Innovations and Sound Performance series, and his commitment to both craft and education appears consistently in repertoire that sounds mature while remaining accessible to developing musicians.

Why we love this

This score captures childhood wonder without sentimentality. The architecture moves listeners through distinct emotional territories—bold confidence in the trumpet section, genuine contemplation in the middle, and a music-box tinged return home—giving your band a real narrative arc to shape rather than mere program notes to follow. It's Grade 2 writing that trusts young musicians with genuine expression.

What to expect

The piece unfolds like remembering childhood from a distance. There's wonder in discovery, pride in growing strength, and a gentle settling into rest. The music box element—simple, nostalgic—anchors the ending in something real and touchable, making peace feel earned rather than imposed.

Who it's for

Band directors building repertoire for young ensembles who are ready for pieces with emotional substance. This works for groups at the Grade 2 level seeking concert material that goes beyond technical exercises, offering students their first real experience shaping a meaningful story across a full performance.

How to get the most out of it

  • Shape the opening boldness with clarity in the brass but resist pushing too hard; this is confidence, not aggression, and the contrast with the gentle first theme depends on restraint here.
  • Balance the trumpet moment so it sits proudly without overwhelming the texture. This is their spotlight, but the ensemble supports rather than recedes.
  • Color the music-box section with attention to the accompaniment—those sustained voices and gentle figures create atmosphere that makes the recapitulation feel like coming home.

How to use it

Program this as the emotional center of a concert, perhaps between a more energetic opener and a celebratory closer. It pairs well with other Grade 2 works exploring human experience rather than purely technical display, and works beautifully on family concerts or programs honoring education and growth.

Skills your students will build

  • Shaping dynamic arcs across full sections rather than playing individual passages
  • Balancing featured and supporting voices within ensemble texture
  • Sustaining tone quality at soft dynamics while maintaining presence
  • Responding to emotional content and narrative structure in a score

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