Alfred Publishing Call to the Heroes - Bernotas - Concert Band/String Ensemble(Flex-Band) - Gr. 1.5

Composer: Chris M. Bernotas
Format: Score and Parts
Instrumentation: Concert Band/String Ensemble (Flex-band)
Grade: 1.5

This version of Call to the Heroes, by Chris M. Bernotas is part of our Alfred FLEX offerings and is designed with maximum flexibility for use by any mix of instruments - wind, strings, and percussion, including like- or mixed-ensembles with as few as 4 players. The suggested instrumentation and a customizable Teacher Map will help you plan out how to best assign parts to suit your ensemble's needs. It also comes with supplemental parts for maximum flexibility. With the purchase of this piece, permission is granted to photocopy the parts as needed for your ensemble. A percussion accompaniment track is also available as a free download. String parts have been carefully edited with extra fingerings and appropriate bowings to support students in mixed ensembles playing in less familiar keys.

Call to the Heroes, by Chris M. Bernotas, was inspired by the 10th anniversary of 9/11 and the heroic acts of the first responders. Heroes surround us in life; this piece pays tribute to our everyday heroes, such as our parents, teachers, and peers. Alfred's FLEX band offers parts for any mix of instruments to suit your band's needs. Correlates to Sound Innovations for Concert Band Book 2, Level 3.

Duration: 2:10