|
This arrangement of the Scherzo movement from the 9th symphony is very faithful to the original with the exception of the accessory percussion parts. Limitied four mallet knowledge is required for the marimba part.
Number of Players: 8
Difficulty: Grade 4+
Instrumentation:
Player I: Xylophone
Player II: Xylophone, Glockenspiel
Player III: Suspended Cymbal, Vibraphone
Player IV: Marimba
Player V: 3 Snare Drums, Bongo, Tenor Drum, 4 Temple Blocks, Small Triangle, Tambourine
Player VI: Tambourine, 4 Wood Blocks, 2 Castanets, Glockenspiel
Player VII: 2 Anvils, Claves, Gourd, Maracas, Tambourine, Gong, Suspended Cymbal, Crotale, Chimes, Tam-Tam
Player VIII: 4 Timpani
Ludwig van Beethoven was born in Bonn, Germany around 1770. He is known for his expansion of the orchestral styles of the classical period and as a bridge to the romantic period of composition.
|
