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The Nutcracker, Op. 71 (complete ballet): Children's Choir Choral Score

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The Nutcracker, Op. 71 (complete ballet): Children's Choir Choral Score

The Nutcracker, Op. 71 (complete ballet): Children's Choir Choral Score

By Peter Ilyitch Tchaikovsky

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The Nutcracker is a two-act "fairy ballet" written by Peter Ilyitch Tchaikovsky (1840-1893). Based on E. T. A. Hoffmann's 1816 short story, "The Nutcracker and the Mouse King," the original 1892 production, choreographed by Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov in Saint Petersburg, was not considered a success, although the 20-minute suite extracted by the composer was. Starting in the 1960s, the popularity of the full ballet has grown enormously, with frequent performances every Christmas season among the major ballet companies. Instrumentation: 3(2&3dPicc).2+EH.2+BCl.2: 4.2.3.1: Timp.Perc(3-4).Toy Drum: Toy Tpt: Hp(2).Clst: Str (4-4-3-3-3 in set): Childrens Chorus (available separately). Children's chorus score.

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Series: Kalmus Ballet Library
Publisher: Keiser Productions, Inc.
ISBN10: 1-63-887718-1
ISBN13: 978-1-63-887718-9
UPC: 735816336639
SKU: 36-A217592
Instrumentation: Full Orchestra, Children's Choir

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About the Composer: Peter Ilyitch Tchaikovsky

Peter Ilyitch Tchaikovsky (1840-1893) stands as one of the most performed composers in the concert hall and opera house. A Russian Romantic master, he composed ballets, symphonies, concertos, and operas that combined brilliant orchestration with direct emotional appeal. His music shaped the trajectory of late 19th-century composition and remains central to the standard repertoire across all ensemble types.

Tchaikovsky's three ballets—Swan Lake, The Sleeping Beauty, and The Nutcracker—revolutionized the form by elevating dance music to the level of symphonic sophistication. The Nutcracker in particular has become synonymous with the holiday season worldwide, making it one of the most frequently performed works in music. For educators, his clear harmonic language, memorable melodies, and structural clarity make his music an ideal vehicle for teaching musical architecture and orchestral color.

Why we love this

The Nutcracker captures children's imagination while asking genuine musical things of them. The score includes moments of crystalline beauty and theatrical drama that give young singers real stakes in their performance, and the association with the full ballet production opens possibilities for collaboration with dance programs or complete theatrical reimagining.

What to expect

The Nutcracker unfolds like a fairy tale in sound. Passages shimmer with delicate charm and whimsy, while others surge with theatrical grandeur and festive brightness. The music invites wonder from both singers and listeners, creating moments of genuine magic alongside moments of triumph and celebration.

Who it's for

Directors programming The Nutcracker in a concert setting or working toward a staged production will find this children's choir score essential. It suits programs with strong youth choral ensembles, particularly those interested in exploring the intersection of music, dance, and storytelling with their singers.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the children's voices against an often-dense orchestration by rehearsing sections with the full ensemble to identify moments where the chorus needs to cut through and where it can sit back into the harmonic fabric.
  • Study the ballet's dramatic arc in relation to your choir's parts; understanding where each choral moment lands in the story helps singers find the right character and energy for each section.
  • Mark dynamic and tempo changes clearly in the score since the orchestral accompaniment contains shifts that cue the chorus; use recordings of the full ballet to lock these transitions.

How to use it

This score becomes a centerpiece for holiday concert programming and can anchor a full-length staged production with local ballet companies or independent choreographers. It also works as part of a concert celebrating Russian Romantic music or as a gateway into Tchaikovsky for younger choral singers who may then encounter his other works.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading and performing complex harmonic language rooted in Romantic-era tonality
  • Singing in ensemble while tracking independent orchestral lines and tempo changes
  • Understanding dramatic pacing and character in choral music tied to narrative
  • Balancing clarity and blend across dynamic range from delicate to fortissimo

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