1812 OVERTURE

We've shortened this version of Tchaikovsky's thrilling depiction of Napoleon's Siege of Moscow, but at 9 minutes long, this arrangement is still musically satisfying, very playable, and a surefire winner with audiences!

Instrumentation: 422.12 2 perc

Trpt 1 – C

Perc 1 – Timp

Perc 2 – BD w/cymbals/military snare/triangle/tambourine/chimes

Perc 3 – canon (opt.)

Duration: 9.30 minutes

Composer/Arranger: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky/arr. Jeremy Van Hoy