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Dragon Dance: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

By Michael Story

Grade: 0.5 (Very Easy)

Item: 00-PK-0004042

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Description
The Dragon Dance is a popular event in traditional Chinese culture, especially during Chinese New Year celebrations. Originating during the Han Dynasty, the dance is carried out by a team of performers that carry the dragon on poles. Drums, cymbals, and gongs are found with this characteristic dance using only the first six notes learned. Enjoy! (1:30)
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Series: Belwin Very Beginning Band
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 134
SKU: 00-PK-0004042
Complete Instrumentation

All Parts for “Dragon Dance” — Concert Band

This Grade: 0½ (Very Easy) Concert Band arrangement by Michael Story includes a conductor score and a complete set of digital parts. Every individual part below is available as a separate PDF download.

Need the whole chart? The Conductor Score & Parts includes the score plus all 22 parts (quantities vary by section). Buying a full ensemble is cheaper as a set than part-by-part.
Composer Michael Story
Grade / Level Grade: 0½ (Very Easy)
Ensemble Concert Band
Individual Parts 22 + Score

Frequently asked questions

What instruments are included in “Dragon Dance”?

This Concert Band arrangement includes 22 individual parts: Flute, Oboe, 1st B-flat Clarinet, B-flat Bass Clarinet, E-flat Alto Saxophone, B-flat Tenor Saxophone, E-flat Baritone Saxophone, 1st B-flat Trumpet, 1st F Horn, 1st Trombone, Baritone T.C., Tuba, (wp) 1st Horn in E-flat, (wp) 1st B-flat Trombone B.C., (wp) Baritone T.C., (wp) B-flat Tuba B.C., (wp) B-flat Tuba T.C., (wp) E-flat Tuba B.C., (wp) E-flat Tuba T.C., Mallets, 1st Percussion, 2nd Percussion. A conductor score is also available separately.

Can I buy a single instrument part instead of the full set?

Yes. Every individual instrument part is available as a separate PDF download for $3.00. This is perfect for replacing a misplaced page or adding extra stands for your section without purchasing the complete set.

What grade level is “Dragon Dance”?

“Dragon Dance” is rated Grade: 0½ (Very Easy), written for Concert Band.

How many copies of each part come with the full set?

The full set includes the following quantities:

Part Copies
Conductor Score 1
Flute 10
Oboe 2
1st B-flat Clarinet 10
B-flat Bass Clarinet 2
E-flat Alto Saxophone 6
B-flat Tenor Saxophone 4
E-flat Baritone Saxophone 2
1st B-flat Trumpet 8
1st F Horn 4
1st Trombone 6
Baritone T.C. 2
Tuba 4
(wp) 1st Horn in E-flat 1
(wp) 1st B-flat Trombone B.C. 1
(wp) Baritone T.C. 1
(wp) B-flat Tuba B.C. 1
(wp) B-flat Tuba T.C. 1
(wp) E-flat Tuba B.C. 1
(wp) E-flat Tuba T.C. 1
Mallets 1
1st Percussion 4
2nd Percussion 2
How are the parts delivered?

Individual parts are available as instant PDF downloads that you can print as many times as you need. The complete set (Dragon Dance: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts) includes the conductor score and all parts as PDF downloads.

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Real reactions from the players, directors & students who love Dragon Dance.

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@chlo.dia765 YouTube

This was probably the first piece I played in my band. I joined almost 5 years ago, we still play it and we love it even more!

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@Vanished_yt YouTube

This hit different. I played it at a festival.

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@TOXICNightmare YouTube

I'm a new trombonist and I played this at a concert recently. This piece is probably my favorite one I played.

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@screamingtime2349 YouTube

I played euphonium on this last year. This was one of the easiest songs to remember, and I loved it.

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@SimplyArctic YouTube

It's crazy it's been over 4 years since I played this song. I first played this song in 5th grade. I will never forget the memories of this song!!🤍🤍

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@Hannaaa323 YouTube

The flute and clarinet part makes me so happy🤞

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@E_barahona03 YouTube

I am going to play this song this year :D Clarinets finally have a solo after so long lol

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@KimKongUn_911 YouTube

Just had a concert on this today, definitely one of my (and my band's) favorites.

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@thoannguyen6018 YouTube

This is my favorite, and my child is playing a flute and she is PLAYING THIS SONG. SHE SAID SHE LOVES IT!!!!

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@MadisonThomas-dq9rg YouTube

I played this song at my very first concert. It felt magical and still does. I will remember this song for my entire life and the piece sounds beautiful.

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@loveclementines YouTube

It's my 3rd year of playing French horn and last year I had so much fun playing this with such a percussion-heavy band.

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@RUserious-jr YouTube

I'm playing this for the first time ever. I'm in beginning band but the band director is moving me to bass drum when I play snare for a festival, so I'm stoked to play this. So ty!

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@Christisking-e3e-s8n YouTube

I played bass drum for this one and tam tam for Soar with the Dragons♡

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@EzRAT12 YouTube

I played this in 5th grade, it was our first song. He gave it to us first because we learned so fast, and I loved it. Now I'm in 6th and I'm doing Stormchasing and Blackpearl!

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@eri_has_coffee YouTube

Me, who played this for the second time for 7th grade because corona: 😊👌 That's me. I played the tom toms both times.

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@expo_zero.gt1 YouTube

I was a bass clarinet. I didn't even want to play the majority of the song. I was waiting for measure 32 (basically where the low instruments play) so I could play my solo.

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@OneWingedPhoenix YouTube

Omg I remember playing the gong on this. I HIT IT SO HARD LOL

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@jennyherce8543 YouTube

I slayed with my clarinet solo.

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@Isitazulorblue YouTube

Growing up, although these songs were annoying to play because of the errors along the way, but in the end the music is really good. I am a trumpet player and 2 of my friends are and we joked around how this sounds like boss music.

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@ajburk21 YouTube

The thing I love about this song coming from a piano/mallet player is that you can really hear them because basically the entire time they play they have either the melody or just need to be really loud.

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@RamenGVRP YouTube

As a clarinetist, I enjoyed this song a lot, mostly because we get a solo from measure 23.

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@TheRandomWolf YouTube

Low brass sounds epic. I remember playing this 4 years ago when I played euphonium and not tuba.

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@Lando9673 YouTube

We are about to start this song and I'm so excited. The clarinet solo will be awesome. Go clarinets.

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@youfeelingitDOTtv YouTube

I am playing this song in my school's band, and I am a sax in it. It is so fun to play!

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@Soul_EaterSpøøky YouTube

This was literally the first sheet of music I was ever handed in 7th grade band along with Alpha Squadron.

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@april.x3 YouTube

I was a 6th percussionist when our band played this. I absolutely LOVED this piece. Our clarinets didn't do as good as heard in the video but they still did good. Props to the trumpets too.

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@qualitysmusic YouTube

My daughter played this in her FIRST concert as a clarinet.

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@quinnelliott9325 YouTube

Playing this at my concert this year in 6th. Going to be great, besides the clarinets—they have a mind of their own.

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@Sam-iz8ly YouTube

I remember playing this Level 1/2 music in 6th grade. Now I'm in 8th grade playing Level 4 music. This brings back so many memories :)

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@tiffanymarlow2399 YouTube

We're playing this in band (I play alto sax).

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@suesanjean122 YouTube

I'm low brass so I held a C for the first half of the song 😅

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@Adrienn2452 YouTube

I'm playing this for my contest performance!

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@RykerR-h3t YouTube

I played this in my first band concert back in February and it was my favorite song!

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@chelseaafaith YouTube

I had to play this when I was in grade 6, 2 years ago. I was a flute player lmao. Anyone else play the flute here??

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@nofivefivesevenseven YouTube

I love this song because of me getting my own percussion solo (usually there's like 5 other percussionists but this year they all go into school on different days).

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