Air Force One: Flexible Band/String Ensemble Score & Parts
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Air Force One: Flexible Band/String Ensemble Score & Parts
By Chris M. Bernotas
Grade: 1 (Very Easy)
Item: 00-49214
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This version of Air Force One 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 5 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. The 5-part instrumentation will support balanced instrumentation of the lower voices. 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.
Air Force One evokes the proud spirit that is symbolized by the Presidential aircraft. With its rhythmic drive and uplifting melody, this will quickly become a favorite of your students and audience alike. Now scored in a 5-part FLEX format, this piece has engaging rhythms, memorable melodies, and exciting percussion parts!
Percussion Accompaniment Track Downloads:
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without click. (2:20)
Air Force One evokes the proud spirit that is symbolized by the Presidential aircraft. With its rhythmic drive and uplifting melody, this will quickly become a favorite of your students and audience alike. Now scored in a 5-part FLEX format, this piece has engaging rhythms, memorable melodies, and exciting percussion parts!
Percussion Accompaniment Track Downloads:
with click
without click. (2:20)
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Complete Instrumentation
All Parts for “Air Force One” — Concert Band
This Grade: 1 (Very Easy) Concert Band arrangement by Chris M. Bernotas ships as printed sheet music with a conductor score and a complete set of parts. Every individual part is also available as a separate PDF digital download.
Composer
Chris M. Bernotas
Grade / Level
Grade: 1 (Very Easy)
Ensemble
Concert Band
Individual Parts
30 + Score
Woodwinds 10 parts
Flute
Individual part · PDF
Oboe
Individual part · PDF
1st B-flat Clarinet
Individual part · PDF
2nd B-flat Clarinet
Individual part · PDF
B-flat Bass Clarinet
Individual part · PDF
E-flat Alto Saxophone
Individual part · PDF
2nd E-flat Alto Saxophone
Individual part · PDF
B-flat Tenor Saxophone
Individual part · PDF
E-flat Baritone Saxophone
Individual part · PDF
(wp) E-flat Alto Clarinet
Individual part · PDF
Brass 15 parts
1st B-flat Trumpet
Individual part · PDF
2nd B-flat Trumpet
Individual part · PDF
1st F Horn
Individual part · PDF
1st Trombone
Individual part · PDF
Baritone T.C.
Individual part · PDF
Baritone B.C.
Individual part · PDF
Tuba
Individual part · PDF
(wp) 1st Horn in E-flat
Individual part · PDF
(wp) 1st B-flat Trombone B.C.
Individual part · PDF
(wp) 1st B-flat Trombone T.C.
Individual part · PDF
(wp) Baritone T.C.
Individual part · PDF
(wp) B-flat Tuba B.C.
Individual part · PDF
(wp) B-flat Tuba T.C.
Individual part · PDF
(wp) E-flat Tuba B.C.
Individual part · PDF
(wp) E-flat Tuba T.C.
Individual part · PDF
Strings 1 part
Percussion 4 parts
Frequently asked questions
What instruments are included in “Air Force One”?
This Concert Band arrangement includes 30 individual parts: Flute, Oboe, 1st B-flat Clarinet, 2nd B-flat Clarinet, B-flat Bass Clarinet, E-flat Alto Saxophone, 2nd E-flat Alto Saxophone, B-flat Tenor Saxophone, E-flat Baritone Saxophone, (wp) E-flat Alto Clarinet, 1st B-flat Trumpet, 2nd B-flat Trumpet, 1st F Horn, 1st Trombone, Baritone T.C., Baritone B.C., Tuba, (wp) 1st Horn in E-flat, (wp) 1st B-flat Trombone B.C., (wp) 1st B-flat Trombone T.C., (wp) Baritone T.C., (wp) B-flat Tuba B.C., (wp) B-flat Tuba T.C., (wp) E-flat Tuba B.C., (wp) E-flat Tuba T.C., (wp) String Bass, Bells, 1st Percussion, 2nd Percussion, Timpani. A conductor score is also available separately.
Can I buy a single instrument part instead of the full set?
Yes. Every individual instrument part is available as a separate PDF download. This is perfect for replacing a misplaced page or adding extra stands for your section without purchasing the complete set.
What grade level is “Air Force One”?
“Air Force One” is rated Grade: 1 (Very Easy), written for Concert Band.
How many copies of each part come with the full set?
The full set includes the following quantities:
| Part | Copies |
|---|---|
| Conductor Score | 1 |
| Flute | 10 |
| Oboe | 2 |
| 1st B-flat Clarinet | 6 |
| 2nd B-flat Clarinet | 6 |
| B-flat Bass Clarinet | 2 |
| E-flat Alto Saxophone | 2 |
| 2nd E-flat Alto Saxophone | 2 |
| B-flat Tenor Saxophone | 2 |
| E-flat Baritone Saxophone | 1 |
| (wp) E-flat Alto Clarinet | 1 |
| 1st B-flat Trumpet | 4 |
| 2nd B-flat Trumpet | 4 |
| 1st F Horn | 2 |
| 1st Trombone | 7 |
| Baritone T.C. | 2 |
| Baritone B.C. | 2 |
| Tuba | 2 |
| (wp) 1st Horn in E-flat | 1 |
| (wp) 1st B-flat Trombone B.C. | 1 |
| (wp) 1st B-flat Trombone T.C. | 1 |
| (wp) Baritone T.C. | 1 |
| (wp) B-flat Tuba B.C. | 1 |
| (wp) B-flat Tuba T.C. | 1 |
| (wp) E-flat Tuba B.C. | 1 |
| (wp) E-flat Tuba T.C. | 1 |
| (wp) String Bass | 1 |
| Bells | 1 |
| 1st Percussion | 2 |
| 2nd Percussion | 3 |
| Timpani | 1 |
How are the parts delivered?
Individual parts are available as instant PDF downloads that you can print as many times as you need. The complete set (Air Force One: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts) includes the conductor score and all parts as PDF downloads.