Easy Arrangements for children's ensemble. With this album, children will have great fun playing together as an ensemble while getting to know Tchaikovsky's famous ballet "The Nutcracker". Contents Nussknacker und Zinnsoldaten / The Nutcracker and the Tin Soldiers Großvater-Tanz / Grandfather’s Dance Tanz der Rohrflöten / Dance of the Reed Pipes Der Mausekönig mit seiner Armee / The Army of the Mouse King Das Zauberschloss auf dem Konfitürenberg / The Magic Castle on the Mountain Sweets Blumenwalzer / Waltz of the Flowers Finale / Finale Instrument: for flexible ensemble Edition type: score and parts Arranger: Dobretsberger Barbara Edition info: 1. Melodiestimme in C und B; 2. Melodiestimme in C und B; Klavier; Bass-Stimme (Cello, Fagott, Kontrabass); Schlagwerk ad libitum (Trommel, Triangel, Holzblock...); About the series Clear the stage for the children! - Playing music together is fun! Good ensemble-playing, however, must be learned at an early age. This series has been designed to support those music teachers who want to develop the ensemble-playing skills of students at an early phase. Pieces have been carefully selected in order to appeal to young students and foster their enthusiasm for ensemble-playing. The arrangements are attractive and - since none of the parts are monotonous - provide incentive for students to practice at home. In order to accommodate individual needs, the arrangements allow a wide a variety of instruments. The first and second parts can be played by any number and combination of recorders, flutes and violins. The piano part has been kept at same technical level as the other instruments, allowing young pianist the same ensemble possibilities that are enjoyed by other instruments. Bassoon and/or cello and/or string bass can all play the bass voice. Finally, the percussion part has been kept simple enough so that all instrumentalists can take their turns at it. It has been our experience that the playing of new instruments enhances most students' musical enjoyment. Imaginative texts that link the musical numbers to each other have been included. They can be read between the individual pieces. In short, everything that is necessary for a successful performance has been included.