Little Scherzo Luigi Zaninelli

Wind Orchestra
Number of Players:Standard
Copyright:2005
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)
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.