Karl Miller wrote: >I should interject that this particular arrangement was not very >well done and was published under the title "Tchaikovsky's Pathetic >Symphony."---no joke intended. As a former band director I can also imagine what it sounded like, and I grieve in Tchaikovsky's memory. But for an amazingly large number of people, this will be their only exposure to this work. It's a lot like piano transcriptions and rolls a century ago: you listen to what's available. And don't neglect the kid, especially if you've got those monthly payments to the local music store. Greg Bright <[log in to unmask]>