Upper-level ensembles will enjoy showcasing their talents with this brilliant transcription. Taken from a lesser-known opera based on Joan of Arc, these three dances are among the best examples of Tchaikovsky's compositional genius, transcribed for symphonic band by a true master of the art. Perform the three together, or the first and last dances can stand alone: 1. Dance of the Bohemians- a bright display of virtuosity; 2. Dance of the Pages- an elegant minuet scored for chamber winds; 3. Dance of the Actors- a fiery and robust finale.