Jamin Hoffman's miniature suite highlights the dramatic introduction to Act IV Dance of the Cygnets and the emotional finale from what may be the most famous of all Tchaikovsky ballets. A true masterwork in this new arrangementfor string orchestra that is sure to be an audience pleaser!

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.

Taken from the second movement of the Serenade (and similar to the minuets of his idol Mozart) Tchaikovsky's Valse also resembles many of his own ballet movements. Lauren Keiser's skilled adaptation is designed for teaching thisimportant style and genre to young players.

A superb set of four variations (dances) from this famous ballet again demonstrate the dramatic impact and compositional skill that give Tchaikovsky's music wide spread appeal. Includes: Silver Gold Diamonds and Sapphires.

Each of the four movements of Tchaikovsky's Pathetique Symphony simplified and abridged. Arranged for Strings by Mark Goddard. Grade: 2 - 5

Souvenir de Florence-Tchaikovsky's Souvenir De Florence was comissioned 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.

This seamless medley of the most popular overture themes from the Classical and Romantic periods---a veritable music history listening lesson---will be a sure-fire hit on any concert program. Scored in D-major throughout, the grade 3 arrangement by Douglas E. Wagner presents many teachable moments with style, balance, dynamic control, articulation, and interpretation. In order of appearance, the themes included are: '1812 Festival Overture' (Largo) by Tchaikovsky - Overture to Zampa by Herold - Overture to The Barber of Seville by Rossini - Overture to The Magic Flute by Mozart - Overture to The Marriage of Figaro by Mozart - Overture to Poet and Peasant by von Suppé - Overture to The Merry Wives of Windsor by Nicolai - Overture to William Tell by Rossini - Overture to Die Meistersinger by Wagner - Overture to Light Cavalry by von Suppé - Overture to Orpheus in the Underworld by Offenbach - 'Academic Festival Overture,' by Brahms - and '1812 Festival Overture' (Allegro vivace) by Tchaikovsky. (3:30) / Orchestre A Cordes

Get ready to stamp your feet for fearless fun in this great piece for younger players. Everyone gets the line and each section can play fearlessly and with a sense of fun. Towards the end, don't be surprised if there is a quote from Tchaikovsky and a whiff of Brandenburg---it's all in the spirit of a good time! 'The Sailor's Hornpipe,' arranged by Sandra Dackow, is familiar to many listeners through its opening words, 'With a yo heave ho---and a slap upon the knee,' and it is easy to imagine foot stomps and slaps upon the knees of sailors accompanying their singing. This classic hornpipe will help your students with dexterity, playing in the lower half of the bow, and bow lifts! (2:25) / Orchestre A Cordes

Swan Lake possibly the most-often performed ballet worldwide tells the story of Odette a princess who is cursed by an evil sorcerer to live as a swan by day and a woman by night. Scene and Dance is based on the famous Swan Theme from the end of Act I.