Little Scherzo

Little Scherzo was written for the composer's four-year old son (who appeared as the triangle soloist at the first performance). Zaninelli creates melodic and rhythmic material of charming simplicity. The mood is mischievous, irreverent, and at all times filled with surprises. The triangle soloist may be a small child or an inexpert non-musician.

Genre: WInd Orchestra | # of Players: Standard
Level: 3 | Duration: 6:45

Instrumentation
Piccolo
Flute 1/2
Oboe 1/2
English Horn (optional)
Bassoon 1/2
Bb Clarinet 1
Bb Clarinet 2/3
Bb Bass Clarinet
Alto Saxophone 1/2
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone

Bb Trumpet 1
Bb Trumpet 2/3
F Horn 1/2
Trombone 1/2
Trombone 3
Euphonium
(Baritone T.C.)
Tuba

String Bass (optional)

Timpani
Percussion 1 (chimes, bells
Percussion 2 (vibraphone, xylophone)
Percussion 3 (crash cymbals, tam-tam, suspended cymbal, triangle)
Percussion 4 (snare drum, bass drum)

Program Notes
Little Scherzo was written for the composer's four-year old son (who appeared as the triangle soloist at the first performance). Zaninelli creates melodic and rhythmic material of charming simplicity. The mood is mischievous, irreverent, and at all times filled with surprises. The triangle soloist may be a small child or an inexpert non-musician.