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Elves' Dance (from The Nutcracker)
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Concert Band (Score & Parts) - Grade 2
SKU: HL.862126
Composed by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Arranged by Paul Lavender. Essential Elements Master Level. Christmas, Classical. Score and parts (with online audio). 80 pages. Hal Leonard #862126. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.862126).UPC: 073999621266. 9.0x12.0x0.394 inches.
Master Level (correlates with Book 2, p. 32) Here's the famous march from Tchaikovsky's “Nutcracker” in a skillfully arranged version for young bands. The arrangement features a delicate opening by the percussion section and also carefully introduces two important rhythmic concepts to the band - the triplet, and the dotted 8th and 16th note pattern. Valuable and enjoyable music for developing groups.
About Hal Leonard Essential Elements Band Method
About Essential Elements Band Method: Essential Elements Band Method provides a complete system of books and accompanying materials that make the educator's job easier, and the students' learning more thorough and enjoyable. By Tom C. Rhodes, Donald Bierschenk, Tim Lautzenheiser, John Higgens, Linda Petersen.
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Ratings + Reviews
Based on 2 Reviews
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Anonymous
December 17, 2025
Superb for Ensemble Development and Coaching
This Paul Lavender arrangement offers excellent material for coaching a young concert band. The full score provides a clear overview for directing, and the parts effectively introduce and reinforce rhythmic concepts like triplets and dotted rhythms. The balanced band texture, skillfully arranged, supports a cohesive sound and provides clear 'voice-leading' for the instrumental lines, making it valuable for ensemble development.
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Anonymous
December 15, 2025
Solid, Reliable Arrangement for Concerts
For community or school band gigs, this "Elves' Dance" arrangement is a solid choice. Grade 2 means quick rehearsal time, and the full notation in the parts ensures no ambiguity. It's a crowd-pleaser from Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker, making it versatile for holiday or general events. The 80-page set of parts means some attention to page turns is wise, but overall, very usable.
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