Tritsch Tratsch Polka

This high-spirited polka by Strauss may have been entitled "chit-chat" since the Viennese people of his time apparently had a passion for gossip! This delightful arrangement is filled with perfectly placed stopped sounds (mallets, marts, thumb damps) complete with a variety of dynamics. The quick tempo, grace notes, and multiple key changes will delight the audience and challenge your group. Strauss certainly would have enjoyed this setting!