Legend (band version) (Tchaikovsky)

The narrative of Legend sees the Christ child fashioning garlands of roses for his friends as they play in his garden. Finally, he sets about making one for himself, and finding there are no flowers left, makes and wears a small crown of thorns.

Genre: Concert Band Series | # of Players: Standard
Level: 3 | Duration: 3:40

Instrumentation
Flute
Oboe
Bassoon
Bb Clarinet 1, 2, 3
Alto Clarinet
Bass Clarinet
Alto Saxophone 1, 2
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone

Bb Trumpet 1, 2, 3
F Horn 1, 2
Trombone 1, 2, 3
Euphonium
Tuba

Glockenspiel/Triangle
Timpani

Program Notes
The narrative of Legend sees the Christ child fashioning garlands of roses for his friends as they play in his garden. Finally, he sets about making one for himself, and finding there are no flowers left, makes and wears a small crown of thorns. This beautiful arrangement of Tchaikovsky touches the essence of this poignant story, and challenges students to consider each note and their contribution to the whole.