Ian Deterling

The Nutcracker Medley flexible instrumentation

The Nutcracker Medley (Pyotr Tchaikovsky)

  • flexible instrumentation

    • Grade 3.5

  • ca. 3:00

Score/Parts PDF Previews

Program Notes

Composed by Pyotr Tchaikovsky. Arranged by Ian Deterling.

  • Commissioned by Seneca Valley Wind Ensemble CGI

  • Composed in 1892, The Nutcracker would be Pyotr Tchaikovsky’s third and final ballet (the first two being Swan Lake from 1875-76 and Sleeping Beauty from 1889). Based off of Marius Petipa’s adaptation of E. T. A. Hoffmann’s fantasy story Nussknacker und Mausekönig (“The Nutcracker and the Mouse King”), the ballet takes place on Christmas Eve in mid-19th century Vienna. Opening with a festive holiday gathering, the story follows Clara and her Nutcracker doll that comes to life and duels with the King Mouse. Although the ballet itself was not an immediate success, the music was well received and had high praise for its rich colors and beautiful melodies. Tchaikovsky took eight numbers from his score and combined them to form the instantly popular The Nutcracker Suite. A yuletide favorite for many, The Nutcracker is frequently performed every year during the holiday season.

  • This medley includes selections from Miniature Overture, March, Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, and Trepak (Russian Dance).

What is included:

  • Full Score (both 8.5”x11“ and 11”x17” sizes are included)

  • Set of Parts (5 parts + optional piano and percussion)

    • Part 1

      • C (High) - Flute; Violin

      • C (Low) - Oboe; C Trumpet; Violin

      • Bb (High) - Bb Clarinet; Soprano Saxophone

      • Bb (Low) - Bb Clarinet; Bb Trumpet

      • Eb - Eb Clarinet; Alto Clarinet; Alto Saxophone

    • Part 2

      • C (High) - Flute, Violin

      • C (Low) - Oboe; C Trumpet; Violin

      • Bb - Bb Clarinet; Soprano Saxophone; Bb Trumpet

      • Eb - Alto Clarinet; Alto Saxophone

      • F - English Horn; Horn in F

    • Part 3

      • C - Viola; Alto Trombone

      • Bb - Bb Clarinet

      • Eb - Alto Clarinet; Alto Saxophone

      • F - Horn in F

    • Part 4

      • C - Bassoon; Trombone; Euphonium; Cello

      • Bb - Bass Clarinet; Tenor Saxophone; Euphonium T.C.

      • Eb - Alto Clarinet; Alto Saxophone

      • F - Horn in F

    • Part 5

      • C (High) - Bassoon; Contrabassoon; Trombone; Bass Trombonbe; Euphonium; Cello; Contrabass

      • C (Low) - Tuba

      • Bb - Bass Clarinet; Contrabass Clarinet; Euphonium T.C.

      • Eb - Baritone Saxophone

    • Optional

      • Piano

      • Glockenspiel

      • Percussion - Triangle; Snare Drum; Tambourine

      • Timpani

What do I get when I order The Nutcracker Medley?

  • You will receive the score and parts in the form of three PDFs:

    • Score formatted to Tabloid paper, 11” x 17” (279mm x 432mm)

    • Score formatted to US Letter-size paper, 8.5” x 11” (216mm x 279mm)

    • Complete set of parts

  • Once your order has been processed, you’ll be emailed a link where you can download the sheet music.

  • When you click on the link to download your music, you’ll be brought to the download page (see image)

Download page for The Nutcracker Medley

  • Note that the score and parts are separated into different PDF files.

  • You can download everything (‘Download All’ button at the bottom), save the files to Dropbox, or download selected score/parts individually.

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