Ballade is a poignant work dedicated in memory of Heather Leonardi, a sixth-grade, second-year band student who was diagnosed with cancer and tragically passed away later that year. The work is meant...
A tribute to Jennifer, Hayley, and Michaela Petit, victims of a 2007 home invasion in Cheshire CT, Bate wrote a moving, lyrical ballad which adds harp (or synthesizer) to the band, and features solois...
Here is a blindingly fast, raucously energetic concert opener that derives its title from the consecutive rising three-note cells that are the building blocks for almost the entire work. However, the...
This exciting concert opener or closer is sure to take your students on a blurry-ing, room spinning ride! 'Vertigo' is fast and furious with its aggressive rhythmic drive and spiraling melodies. The c...
A rousing concert opener or closer, 'scramble' is intended to aurally depict two characteristics of its title - collecting things together in a disorderly way, and moving quickly with a sense of urgen...
This is a tuneful and exciting concert piece for band, gathering its inspiration from the industry and natural beauty of the Piedmont region of North Carolina. (5:15)
A dynamic concert opener or closer cast almost entirely in the Phrygian mode. The half steps that make this scale mode so unique are celebrated both in a melodic and harmonic sense, with aggressive lo...
Golden Celebration Overture by Chris M. Bernotas starts with a bold statement that depicts great pride. The lyrical, melodic style provides ample opportunity for expression and emotion. Following the...
Bring the excitement and energy of a Hollywood film score to your next concert, and take your students on the epic musical adventure of 'Conquest 1.' This non-stop musical juggernaut will get your hea...