Trout Scherzo

by Franz Schubert; arr. Stephen Primatic

Medium Concert Percussion

7 or 13 Players

Instrumentation: 

• Glockenspiel
• Xylophone
• Vibraphone
• 3 marimbas—(2) low A, (1) low E
• 4 timpani
• Drums (concert snare drum, concert bass drum)
• Pair of crash cymbals
• Accessories (triangle, tambourine)

Trout Scherzo is an arrangement by Stephen Primatic of the third movement from Schubert’s well-known piano quintet. Lively and joyful, the piece demands great dynamic control from all members of the ensemble. It also features a fast 3/4 tempo which is felt in “one.”

This arrangement is for a large percussion ensemble of 13 players but can also be performed as a 7-player mallet choir without timpani or unpitched percussion. With expert orchestrations and nuance, Primatic brings this early Romantic-era classic to the percussion world.

In addition to the printed score you are receiving downloadable:

✅ Individual Parts
✅ Full Recording