Beethoven-Scherzo from Symphony #9-Farberman-P/4T/2X/V/M/2B/C

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 Woodblocks, 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.