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Seeker’s Scherzo

(2019)   |   3:15 minutes

Commissioned by Texas A&M University-Kingsville Wind Symphony, Ohio University Wind Symphony, Bowling Green State University Wind Symphony, Eastern New Mexico University Wind Symphony, University of Nebraska–Lincoln Wind Ensemble, Arkansas Tech University Symphonic Wind Ensemble, New Jersey Wind Symphony, and Fillmore Wind Band

LEVEL Grade 4

SCORING Piccolo, 2 Flutes, 2 Oboes, 4 Clarinets (B♭), Bass Clarinet, 2 Bassoons, Contrabassoon, 2 Alto Saxophones (E♭), Tenor Saxophone (B♭), Baritone Saxophone (E♭), 4 Trumpets (B♭), 4 French Horns (F), 2 Trombones, Bass Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba, Double Bass, Piano, Harp, Timpani, Percussion (4 players): Marimba, Xylophone, Vibraphone, Snare Drum, Cymbals.

PREMIERE 14 February 2019, Texas Music Educators Association Convention, San Antonio, TX. Texas A&M University-Kingsville Wind Symphony. Scott Anthony Jones, conductor.

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Programme Note

Seeker’s Scherzo is a brisk, 3-minute ride that draws inspiration from the classical form while incorporating new turns and twists, constantly exploring different colors and timbre. Originally written as the third movement of my Concerto for Orchestra, this new version for wind ensemble has been re-orchestrated based on my original short score.
©Zhou Tian

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Zhou with conductor Scott Anthony Jones at the premiere of Seeker's Scherzo by Texas A&M University-Kingsville Wind Symphony. 2019 Texas Music Educators Association Convention, San Antonio, TX.

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