Peter Iljitsch Tschaikowsky

Danse Napolitaine - Lac des Cygnes

Trumpet and Piano or Wind Band
Exact instrumentation: wind band: flute 1 (piccolo)-2, oboe 1-2, clarinet 1-2, bassoon, alto saxophone 1-2, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone, cornet 1-2-3, horn 1-2-3, trombone 1-2, tuba, percussio (3 - timpani / cymbal / triangle + snare drum + brass drum)

The original version of Danse Napolitaine is scored for cornet in A and orchestra. The present arrangement has been transposed up a half step. This provides a better key for the band instruments and allows the solo player to perform the solo line as it was originally written using a modern B-flat instrument. The professional level band will be able to perform the accompaniment with only one or two players per part. For bands with younger players, extensive cues have been provided. It is even possible for part of the clarinet section to double the cornet lines if necessary.