This week marks the birthdate of one of the most beloved composers of the Romantic Period: Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky! He was born on May 7, 1840.
If you have ever celebrated the holiday season by watching a performance of his delightful ballet, The Nutcracker, or been mesmerized with a rousing rendition of his 1812 Overture (with real live cannons), then you understand the appeal of this well-known composer.
So, today I am sharing links to free resources you can use to celebrate this wonderful composer in your studio this week!
Keep reading to learn more....
If you have ever celebrated the holiday season by watching a performance of his delightful ballet, The Nutcracker, or been mesmerized with a rousing rendition of his 1812 Overture (with real live cannons), then you understand the appeal of this well-known composer.
So, today I am sharing links to free resources you can use to celebrate this wonderful composer in your studio this week!
Keep reading to learn more....
Biographies and Activity Sheets
- The "Classics for Kids" website (by Cincinnati Public Radio) has a student-friendly biography of Tchaikovsky, as well as links to several short podcasts about his life and work HERE.
- The "Making Music Fun" website has a printable biography of Tchaikovsky HERE.
- Also available at "Making Music Fun" are a Tchaikovsky-themed word search and coloring page.
Free Sheet Music
Elementary
- Russian Dance from "The Nutcracker," arranged by Chrissy Ricker, available HERE.
- Theme to "Swan Lake," arranged by Gilbert DeBenedetti (G Major Music Theory), available HERE.
Late Elementary
- Marche Slav, arranged by Andrew Fling (Making Music Fun), available HERE.
- Arabian Dance from "The Nutcracker," arranged by Andrew Fling, available HERE.
Early Intermediate
- Theme from the 1812 Overture, arranged by Andrew Fling, available HERE.
- Dance of the Cygnets from "Swan Lake," arranged by Andrew Fling, available HERE.
Intermediate
- Italian Folk Song (original form), available at G Major Music Theory HERE.
- Morning Prayer (original form), edited by Michael Kruvchuk, available HERE.
Music for One Hand Alone
- Russian Dance from "The Nutcracker," arranged by Chrissy Ricker, available HERE.
Recordings
Finally, there are many wonderful recordings of Tchaikovsky's music available on YouTube! Here are a few videos your students might enjoy:
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What do you think? Do you have a favorite work by Tchaikovsky? I'd love to hear from you in the comments!
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