Sleeping Beauty Waltz

The elegance of the classic waltz is preserved in this arrangement for full orchestra thoughtfully scaled for the technical range of an average high school ensemble. Familiar melodic writing is shared broadly across sections, allowing all of the winds throughout the orchestra (even the tubas) to participate in the iconic theme. Straightforward writing shifts the challenge toward balance, phrasing, and ensemble cohesion. A practical choice for teaching Romantic waltz style while offering students an accessible version of an orchestral classic.