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Jerry Frazier

Dragon Slayer

Dragon Slayer

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Dragon Slayer

Jerry Frazier

Grade 1 and Beginning Bands
 

Written in 3/4 meter Dragon Slayer will energize students.  Each layer of the opening melodic entrances provide both rhythmic and melodic intensity which leads to the middle section of the piece.  During the middle section the band creates a 'battle scene' for slaying the dragon.  It is suggested that directors use the written rhythmic and sound effects as a starting point, but allow students to create the best 'battle scene' for the band.

The rhythms of 'Dragon Slayer' are simple, the ranges are moderate, and preparation time should be relatively short.  Since it is written in a modal tonality  the students will hear unusual tonal patterns which will invite discussion about the structure and history of modal music.

 

 

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Sabrina Booth
Dragon Slayer

I was worried about the key when I printed the piece, but it has proven to be a great way for my beginners to get used to notes that they typically learn in the books and rarely use again for a couple of years. This is a great piece for a band with varying levels—I have some first year clarinets that are comfortable playing over the break and some that aren’t. It’s nice to have a piece that challenges each of my players differently.

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Sabrina Booth
Great Piece for Beginners

I was worried about the key when I printed the piece, but it has proven to be a great way for my beginners to get used to notes that they typically learn in the books and rarely use again for a couple of years. This is a great piece for a band with varying levels—I have some first year clarinets that are comfortable playing over the break and some that aren’t. It’s nice to have a piece that challenges each of my players differently.