Overture 1812

From Wind Repertory Project
Peter I Tchaikovsky

Pytor Ilyich Tchaikovsky (arr. Michael Story and Robert W. Smith)


General Info

Year: 1882 / 2012
Duration: c. 2:05
Difficulty: II (see Ratings for explanation)
Original Medium: Orchestra
Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing
Cost: Score and Parts (print) - $60.00; (digital) - $60.00   |   Score Only (print) - $9.00


Instrumentation

Full Score
Flute
Oboe
Bassoon
B-flat Soprano Clarinet I-II
B-flat Bass Clarinet
E-flat Alto Saxophone
B-flat Tenor Saxophone
E-flat Baritone Saxophone
B-flat Trumpet I-II
Horn in F
Trombone
Euphonium
Tuba
Piano/Keyboard (optional)
Timpani (optional)
Percussion I-II, including:

  • Bass Drum
  • Crash Cymbals
  • Snare Drum
  • Suspended Cymbal


Errata

None discovered thus far.


Program Notes

Overture 1812 is one of the most widely recognizable works in all of music. The bold musical statement was composed in 1880 to commemorate the Russian victory over Napoleon's army in 1812. Carefully scored, this rendition is a perfect fit for the end of the second year of band instruction. As with the original, the characteristic melody builds to the dramatic and triumphant finale.

- Program Note from publisher


Media


State Ratings

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Performances

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  • Washtenaw International High School (Ypsilanti, Mich.) Symphonic Band (Akash Watsa, conductor) - 8 November 2022


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