Tchaikovsky-Scherzo (mvt. 3 from Symph. 4) arr. Rath (SP) B/2V/C/Cro./5M/2T/PN

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.
This piece comes with a full, bound score and includes an MP3 recording and all individual parts available for printing on the included CD-Rom.


Number of Players: 12
Difficulty: Grade 4
Instrumentation:

Player I: Marimba

Player II: Marimba

Player III: Marimba

Player IV: Marimba

Player V: Marimba

Player VI: Crotales

Player VII: Chimes

Player VIII: Glockenspiel

Player IX: Vibraphone

Player X: Vibraphone

Player XI: Piano

Player XII: Timpani

Eric Rath is an active educator, clinician, arranger and composer. He is currently the Director of Percussion and Associate Band Director at Randall High School in Amarillo, TX. Additionally, Mr. Rath serves as adjunct Instructor of Percussion at Amarillo College.

Mr. Rath is a graduate of West Texas A&M University. He received his Bachelor of Music Education (2001) and his Master of Arts Degree (2004). While at WT, he studied percussion with Dr. Susan Martin Tariq and was a member of the Symphonic Band under the direction of Dr. Gary Garner, then Mr. Don Lefevre.