Tchaikovskys ballet The Nutcracker is a fairy-ballet in two acts three tableaux and was composed in 1891/2. It is based on The Nutcracker and the Mouse King a story by E. T. A. Hoffmann (1816). Mark Freeh has arranged this Tchaikovsky classic for big band.Brass Band Grade 4: Advanced Youth and 3rd SectionDuration: 12 minutes

from Symphony No. 2-The colorful tuneful march from Tchaikovskys second symphony considered to be one of his most joyous works makes an ideal teaching piece with its distinctive dotted 8th/16th note figure throughout. The nickname “LittleRussia” wasgiven to the symphony based on its use of Ukrainian folk songs.

Tchaikovsky is best known for his purely instrumental compositions. However we must not underestimate him as a composer of operas. Many of his operas such as ¬Pique Dame and Eugene Onegin are still performed regularly throughout the world. Eugene Onegin (also called Jevgeny Onegin) composed in 1877-1878 was not called an opera by Tchaikovsky himself but ?lyric scenes?. The work is entirely dominated by lyricism. However there are two moments that contrast sharply with this lyricism: two ball scenes for which Tchaikovsky wrote a waltz and a polonaise.After opening with a less well-known allegro dansant this arrangement features the aforementioned waltz which can beconsidered a beautiful Russian equivalent of the Faust Waltz by Charles Gounod. In the opera this waltz is actually played by a military band. The arrangement concludes with the pompous polonaise (also mentioned above) which opens the last act: the ideal music to characterize high aristocracy in the salon of a palace in St. Petersburg.

In Tchaikovsky's symphonic output his Symphony No. 4 was a pivotal work. It announced the composer as a major symphonist of his time overshadowing his previous less-than-distinguished efforts in this form and opened the way to his last major works: the haunting Fifth Symphony and the biographical Sixth the profound 'Pathétique.'Tchaikovsky's Fourth Symphony ? written in 1877 at the age of thirty-seven ? offers itself as an intensely personal statement. Dramatically shaped and brilliantly orchestrated it captures a theatrical quality and orchestral color that shaped the composer's symphonic fantasy Francesca da Rimini written just a year earlier. The Fourth opensunequivocally with the thrust of a brass fanfare ? the 'fate' motive that is to reappear in the last movement ? then flows with the effortless quality that characterizes Tchaikovsky's great generously melodious ballet scores. The second movement lingers over one of the composer's most poignant melodies and the third ? the Scherzo ? offers a delightful fantasy from this master orchestrator: the charming Pizzicato ostinato a unique moment in the entire orchestral literature.The symphony is reproduced here from the authoritative Breitkopf & Härtel edition with bar-numbered movements and ample margins at the bottom of each score page for notes and analysis. Ideal for study in the classroom at home or in the concert hall this affordable high quality conveniently sized volume will be the edition of choice for music students and music lovers alike.Reprint of the Breitkopf & Härtel edition.

Tchaikovsky's Souvenir De Florence was commissioned by the St. Petersburg Chamber Music Society in 1887 but the work was not finished until 1892 due to Tchaikovsky turning his attention to his opera Queen of Spades. It has been observed that the final movement in particular is orchestrally conceived rather than in the style of chamber music. The work is fittingly often performed by string orchestras and many believe it to actually more effective in that format. This is the original setting of the piece for String Sextet - 2 Violins 2 Violas and 2 Cellos.

Tchaikovsky’s ballet The Nutcracker is a fairy-ballet in two acts three tableaux and was composed in 1891/2. It is based on The Nutcracker and the Mouse King a story by E. T. A. Hoffmann (1816). Mark Freeh has arranged this Tchaikovsky classic for big band. Brass Band Grade 4: Advanced Youth and 3rd Section Duration: 12 minutes

Based on Alexander Dumas' adaptation of E. T. A. Hoffman's story The Nutcracker and the Mouse King, the ballet premiered in December of 1892 in St. Petersburg, Russia. Tchaikovsky selected eight pieces from the ballet and created The Nutcracker Suite, which became an immediate success and to this day remains one of the most popular ballets, and contains some of the best-loved Christmas music. This suite of three selected short movements scored especially for beginners includes 'March,' 'Dance of the Reed Flutes,' and 'Russian Dance (Trepak).' The movements can be performed individually or together. A superb classical transcription for teaching and performance to be programmed during the holidays or any time of the year. (3:45) / Concert Band

In this carefully scored setting of the best-known movements from Tchaikovsky's classic ballet Paul Lavender has made this masterpiece accessible to developing bands. Includes: Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy Elves' Dance Trepak and Waltz of the Flowers.

Tchaikovsky's famous Marche Slav exemplifies the spirit of 19th century nationalism as it was growing in Europe. This exceptional arrangement set in A minor (a more comfortable key than the original B-flat minor) has all the elements of the original and lets your orchestra shine without the need of winds and percussion. Brilliant orchestration and arranging meets the work of a master composer!

from Swan Lake-The dances (variations) from Swan Lake offer your students a new insight into the ballet music of Tchaikovsky. Rich memorable melodies with dramatic flare coupled with the ethnic dance rhythms make this work a winner for theconcert stage. Includes: Hungarian Czardas Spanish Bolero and Neopolitan Tarantella.

La référence GB5450 17 de l'éditeur Billaudot dont l'auteur célèbre est Tchaikovsky Piotr Ilyich, qui a pour titre 4 PIECES - PIANO, a été écrite et composée pour Orchestre et plus particulièrement pour Orchestre Junior. Cette partition musicale appartient à la catégorie Classique. / Orchestre Junior / Partition

Tchaikovsky's holiday classic made very accessible for young players. Easy success with this wonderful swing chart played around 148 BPM that includes a written tenor sax solo well-notated rhythm section parts easy ranges and all sections are involved. Simply an excellent holiday arrangement!

La référence GB5450 2 de l'éditeur Billaudot dont l'auteur célèbre est Tchaikovsky Piotr Ilyich, qui a pour titre 4 PIECES - FLUTES 1 ET 2, a été écrite et composée pour Orchestre et plus particulièrement pour Orchestre Junior. Cette partition musicale appartient à la catégorie Classique. / Orchestre Junior / Partition