Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
1812 Overture
This powerful arrangement makes one of Tchaikovsky’s most popular and dramatic orchestral works accessible for grade 3 concert bands. The expressive chorale that opens the work has been reworked for brass and bass clarinet, and its dramatic restatement near the end of the piece has been transposed down a perfect fourth so your trumpets will ring through right to the end. Mark Williams also offers some creative alternatives to achieve the cannon sounds. Close your next concert with this all-time classic!SKU: AL17116 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Dance of the Reed Flutes
Tchaikovsky’s delightful ballet The Nutcracker is the source of this ageless favorite. Although it is scored ‘down to the very basics,’ the flavor and charm of the original is more than evident. Marked with comfortable ranges and rhythms (making it easy to rehearse), and arranged for a full and complete sound, this work will deliver real pleasure to your holiday concert audience. (1:45)SKU: ALBD9684 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy
Celebrate music and dance in Tchaikovsky’s classic theme from The Nutcracker ballet. The cherished melody Dance of the Sugarplum Fairy has been scored for performance in the middle of the second year of most method books. A holiday treasure for your developing band.SKU: AL26717 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Finale (from Serenade for Strings in C Major, Opus 48, Movement #4 (Terma Russo))
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3Finale (from Serenade for Strings in C Major, Opus 48, Movement #4 (Terma Russo))
Long a staple of the string orchestra literature, the most cherished sections of the Finale from Tchaikovsky’s “Serenade for String Orchestra” has been transcribed for concert band. Originally performed in 1881, it was an instant success. The work is bright and lighthearted in contrast to the melancholy nature of the majority of his repertoire. A lively choice! (4:55)SKU: AL30798 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
March from The Nutcracker
The Tchaikovsky ballet, The Nutcracker, has in one way or another found its way into the lives of just about everyone. From the dance stage to the concert hall (where the orchestral suite is heard), to radio, television and motion pictures, it lives on and on. The March is one of the most identifiable segments of this monumental work. Audience recognition is immediate, and their acceptance will completely satisfy your young musicians. (duration 2:08)
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
Overture 1812
Tchaikovsky’s “Overture 1812” is one of the most widely recognizable works in all of music. A bold musical statement, it was composed in 1880 to commemorate the Russian victory over Napoleon’s army in 1812. Scored by Michael Story and Robert Smith, this rendition is a perfect fit for the end of the second year of instruction. The characteristic melody builds to a dramatic punctuated conclusion. Stunning! (2:00)SKU: AL38327 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Overture 1812
Most musicians dislike the term “watered-down,” so we asked Michael Story to present this classic overture with musical integrity and honesty but to simplify the complicated orchestral writing to be playable by a very young band or ensemble. We think you will agree: This arrangement succeeds admirably! (1:55)
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Pezzo in forma di Sonatina
Pezzo in forma di Sonatina is the 1st Movement from Serenade in C major for String Orchestra, Opus 48, written by Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. In this adaptation for concert band, Victor López presents us with a colorful evocative portrait through adherence to the Classical attributes of balance, elegance, and grace. “Finale,” the fourth and concluding movement, is also available (00-30798). Each movement may be performed individually or in tandem.SKU: AL35391 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
Russian Dance from The Nutcracker
Peter Tchaikovsky composed the ballet The Nutcracker in 1891 and 1892 based on Alexandre Dumas’ adaptation of E. T. A. Hoffmann’s story The Nutcracker and the Mouse King. This setting is targeted toward the middle of most second-year band methods. Bring Tchaikovsky into your developing band’s repertoire. A grand selection!SKU: AL35360 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Scenes from The Nutcracker
Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky composed the ballet The Nutcracker in 1891–1892. Based on Alexandre Dumas’ adaptation of E. T. A. Hoffmann’s story, “The Nutcracker and the Mouse King.” Before the premiere, Tchaikovsky selected eight pieces from the ballet and created The Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a, which became an immediate success and contains some of the most recognizable and best-loved holiday music. “Scenes from The Nutcracker” contains four numbers from Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a.SKU: AL32511 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Secret Agent Sugar Plum
Did the cookies that were left out on Christmas Eve mysteriously vanish? Does it seem like the nutcracker and toy soldier figurines have moved to different locations by themselves overnight? There’s only one operative with the right skill set for holiday capers like these: Secret Agent Sugar Plum of the Holiday Sweets Division of WinterPol! This clever arrangement fuses themes from Tchaikovsky’s “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy” with classic spy music idioms. Set to a driving rock beat, this is sure to be a player and audience favorite in your holiday concert! (2:20)SKU: AL44163 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
Swan Lake
The haunting, but flowing melody from Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake has been exclaimed by many as a perfect image of the title dancer who is turned into a swan during the ballet. There are few technical challenges in this most musical addition to your young band’s repertoire. Bravo! (2:45)SKU: AL38353 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 0.5
The Nutcracker March
Michael Story has expertly scored this Tchaikovsky classic march for your beginners. You can be sure the original intent of this masterpiece is retained for the musical pleasure of your students and audiences alike. Classy and classic, this arrangement is sure to fill your performance needs with style.SKU: AL24694 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Waltz of the Flowers (from The Nutcracker Suite)
From Tchaikovsky’s ballet The Nutcracker comes this fresh scoring for young band or wind ensemble. The technical demands have been reduced, but the musical content is strongly in evidence. With a charming flow from beginning to end, this work will find its way into thousands of holiday concerts and programs at other times of the year. Delightful! (duration 1:27)SKU: ALBD9621
