Title: Scherzo Diabolique
Description: Scherzo Diabolique is a diabolical display of notes and rhythms designed to showcase the technical skills of the trio who performs it. It is a relentless foray into a facile-fingered fold. While initially sounding sinister, it takes on a light-hearted respite during the oasis that is the relative major. Not to be outdone, the diabolical nature returns with a vengeance to send this piece to its furious conclusion. The piece is dedicated to Mary Kay Godfrey, who provided the materials necessary to complete this composition.  

This musical composition is part of a multi-title series of works for unaccompanied instrumental trio. It is available for flute, clarinet, alto saxophone, trumpet, horn, trombone and tuba. It is written so that parts can be mixed if need be. There is a separate stand-alone version for french horn that cannot be combined with the other instruments.