Scherzo: Violin 2
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Scherzo: Violin 2

By Roger Zare

Grade: 5

Item: 98-PC-DST6334_VN2
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Written when the composer was a mere 15 years old, this jaunty scherzo will take your ensemble on a high-speed ride! Sections take turns bouncing around with the work's catchy melodies before moving into a slow detour with lush and yearning harmonies. The work eventually returns to its original tempo before moving into a delightful and unexpected ending. Fabulous!

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Series: FJH String Orchestra
Publisher: The FJH Music Company, Inc.
SKU: 98-PC-DST6334_VN2

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About the Composer: Roger Zare

Roger Zare is a composer whose works span orchestra, band, and chamber ensembles, with a particular gift for writing music that engages young musicians while maintaining genuine musical substance. His compositions are widely performed in school settings and have become staples of contest and festival programming across the country.

Why we love this

Zare captures the essential energy of a scherzo without sacrificing depth or musicianship. The contrast between the driving, rhythmic sections and the lyrical middle passage gives your ensemble real interpretive choices, while the playful ending reminds everyone why orchestral music can be such a joy to perform.

What to expect

Exhilarating and impish. The opening races forward with infectious, bouncing energy as sections trade gleeful musical phrases back and forth. The mood shifts into something tender and yearning midway through, with rich harmonic textures that invite deeper listening, before the piece catches its breath and launches into a final twist that lands with unexpected delight.

Who it's for

String orchestra conductors working with Grade 5 ensembles who want a piece that excites students with forward momentum and melodic hooks while building control and articulation technique. This works equally well for concert performance and festival competition.

How to get the most out of it

  • Nail the rhythmic precision in the opening sections by drilling the exact articulation patterns across all sections together before adding any interpretive shaping.
  • Balance the fast passage work carefully; the catchy melodies should cut through, but individual lines within each section must stay locked with one another.
  • Shape the slow middle section with genuine phrase direction rather than treating it as a tempo change and nothing more. The lush harmonies reward sustained, singing tone quality.
  • Bring out the humor of the unexpected ending by committing fully to the tempo and character shift; let the surprise land cleanly rather than telegraphing the change.

How to use it

Program this as a contrast piece in a concert alongside more lyrical or serious works; its high spirits and compact length make it an excellent momentum builder. It also serves festival competition calendars perfectly, giving your ensemble a technically engaging but not overly demanding showcase piece.

Skills your students will build

  • Articulation clarity and consistency across multiple sections
  • Rhythmic precision in driving, syncopated passages
  • Balanced passage work and melodic transparency within ensemble textures
  • Contrast in tone production between energetic and sustained sections
  • Shape and direction in lyrical writing

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