Chris Bernotas

We're looking to hire a staff arranger! The deadline is coming up at the end of August. Please share with anyone who may be interested! More details below: armyfieldband.com/careers/staff-…

Struggling with intonation? Whether you're a teacher or a student, these tips will help you play in tune consistently. bit.ly/3CMJFrf

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MakeMusic This Summer! @MakeMusic_Cloud is having a SUMMER PRACTICE CONTEST for Ss - learn more... #summerpractice #schoolband @MakeMusicInc @alfredmusic @CBernotas @BrianBalmages #robertsheldonofficial @fumakekim @adrianbsims #SmartMusic

Do your percussionists get bored in the back of the band room during rehearsals? Chris Bernotas and Dave Black offer some ideas for keeping percussionists involved, such as doubling parts, adding more auxiliary, selecting the right repertoire, and more. bit.ly/3LZe35S

What do you do with the days after your final concert? @CBernotas shares some tips on how to make the most of those final days of school, while instilling a life-long love for learning in your students. bit.ly/4502S5L

Join John Fannin, Josh Powell, Matt James, and Chris Bernotas on May 18th as they introduce the new Fire series for marching band! They'll talk through the included components, such as music arrangements, drill and choreo, effects, and more. Register now: bit.ly/3VxN7i3

FIVE DAYS AWAY!!!!!!!!!! Boonshaft, Schwartz Reichl, Bernotas, Ford, Pisano! It's still possible to join us! 🎼 Free Registration/ Free lunch/ Free Happy Hour! ❤️ Sat. May 6th, 9am-4pm SPRING-FORD AREA HS, Royersford, PA Join us!!!! bit.ly/ZeswitzMay6Sym… #zeswitzmusic #100

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The successful director never forgets the ongoing work of program retention. @scott_watson shares his tips for keeping students contributing and benefitting from – rather than quitting – music. bit.ly/3JbrLkQ

Teach #criticalthinking skills by shifting from giving music students the answers to guiding them to discover the answers for themselves. Great tips from @CBernotas! bit.ly/3FqBKl0

Looking for a complete percussion curriculum? Check out Sound Percussion. Each book is a stand-alone method and they work together up to a full ensemble. Dave and I explain more in the video. Let me know if you have any questions! ⁦@alfredmusic⁩ youtu.be/71bSysGLNfo

Midwest Clinic 2022 was a blast! We loved connecting with so many outstanding educators, composers, and musicians! Safe travels to all heading home from Chicago, and we wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

@AlfredMusic luminaries @CBernotas #RobertSheldon #PeterBoonshaft & #BobPhillips share #SoundInnovations at the @midwestclinic. I'm proud to be a contributor to this awesome suite of #band resources :) #bandmethod #SIEnsembleDevelopment #SISight-Reading @CairnUMusic

@CBernotas will take over our social media on Tuesday, December 20th, from @midwestclinic. Join us for an exclusive AMA, behind-the-scenes looks, and more shenanigans. Follow along at @alfred_music on Instagram. Have a question for Chris? Submit it here: forms.gle/5PjS9wvTffpzsR…

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@CBernotas introduces his concert band work, Dragon Run–named for the 40-mile winding stream that flows throughout Virginia and empties into the Piankatank River. bit.ly/3VsuJWG

I’m so excited to see old and new friends at Midwest :) I’m also honored to have a few pieces being performed - I’ll share those in another message. Please stop by the @alfredmusic booth and say hello!

Family, friends, new experiences, the opportunity to make and share music, there's so much to be grateful for this year. Members of the MakeMusic and Alfred Music teams reflect on what they're thankful for. Happy Thanksgiving! bit.ly/3UaB881