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 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.

from Symphony No. 6 (Pathetique)-A memorable and dramatic symphonic theme from Tchaikovsky is now available for strings with this new version by Robert Longfield. Treat your students to a rich musical experience of this revered composer of orchestral masterworks. Dur: 4:20

from Sleeping Beauty-This unique musical montage represents several of the traditional Mother Goose stories written by Charles Perrault. In his famous ballet Tchaikovsky captures the spirit of these well-known tales in music written for the weddingcelebration of Sleeping Beauty and her Prince.I. Puss In Boots; II. The Princess and the Bluebird; III. Cinderella and Her Prince at the Ball; IV. Little Red Riding Hood; V. Tom Thumb and His Brothers (Grade 3-4)

From Album for the Young here are two movements arranged for younger players to help build confidence teach important performance concepts and introduce them to the distinct musical talent of Tchaikovsky. I. Pavane II. Contredanse

A clever lighthearted finish to your holiday program! With the never-ending goal to keep the concert short here's the essence (nine themes) of the classic ballet honed down to three minutes or less. Stage it with a bighourglass-type egg timer or with a projected digital stopwatch and let the audience watch as your orchestra works toward the finish. For added drama Lloyd has provided an optional accelerando (molto if need be) in the“Trepak” finale to bring it in under the wire. Dur: 3:00