Scherzo (Rath)
General Info
Year of Published: 2008
Publisher: Tapspace
Difficulty: Intermediate
Duration: 00:04:30-00:05:30
Cost: $35.00
Instrumentation
Player 1: Crotales
Player 2: Glockenspiel
Player 3: Chimes
Player 4: Vibraphone 1
Player 5: Vibraphone 2
Player 6: Marimba 1
Player 7: Marimba 2
Player 8: Marimba 3
Player 9: Marimba 4
Player 10: Marimba 5
Player 11: Timpani
Player 12: Piano
Description
Scherzo is an arrangement of the famous "pizzicato movement" from one of Tchaikovsky's most revered masterpieces, Symphony No. 4. Though written for 12 players, at the heart of this arrangement is a marimba quintet. It is punctuated and varied, sounding completely at home in the percussion ensemble. Eric Rath has beautifully maintained the integrity of the original through simplicity. Marimbas mimic the pizzicato strings, the metallic instruments imitate the woodwinds, and the brass family is represented by marimbas using dead strokes. This tasteful and colorful arrangement will bring a refreshing addition of classic literature to any percussion ensemble concert.
Arrangements for Percussion by this Arranger
Percussion Ensemble
Carol of the Bells (Rath) - Percussion 13
Scherzo (Rath) - Percussion 12
Mallet Ensemble
Eugenia - Mallet Quintet