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Dragon Dance: Flexible Band/String Ensemble Score & Parts

By Michael Story

Grade: 0.5 (Very Easy)

Item: 00-PK-0008836

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This version of Dragon Dance by Michael Story is part of our Belwin FLEX offerings and is designed with maximum flexibility for use by any mix of instruments---wind, strings, and percussion, including like- or mixed-ensembles with as few as 3 players. The suggested instrumentation and a customizable Teacher Map will help you plan out how to best assign parts to suit your ensemble's needs. The 3-part instrumentation will support balanced instrumentation of the lower voices. It also comes with supplemental parts for maximum flexibility. With the purchase of this piece, permission is granted to photocopy the parts as needed for your ensemble. A percussion accompaniment track is also available as a free download. String parts have been carefully edited with extra fingerings and appropriate bowings to support students in mixed ensembles playing in less familiar keys.

The Dragon Dance is a popular event in traditional Chinese culture, especially during Chinese New Year celebrations. Originating during the Han Dynasty (206 B.C.-200 A.D), the dance is carried out by a team of performers that carry the dragon on poles, fluidly mimicking its supposed movements. Drums, cymbals, and gongs usually provide the musical accompaniment to this beautiful and colorful performance.

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Additional Details
Series: Belwin Very Beginning Band
Publisher: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-PK-0008836
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All Parts for “Dragon Dance: Flexible Band/String Ensemble Score & Parts” — 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 28 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 28 + Score

Frequently asked questions

What instruments are included in “Dragon Dance: Flexible Band/String Ensemble Score & Parts”?

This Concert Band arrangement includes 28 individual parts: Part 1 - Tenor Saxophone, Part 2 - Tenor Saxophone, Part 3 - Tenor Saxophone, Part 1 - Violin I, Part 2 - Violin I, Part 2 - Viola, Part 3 - Cello, Part 3 - String Bass, Mallets, 1st Percussion, 2nd Percussion, Part 1 - C Instruments (T.C.), Part 1 - B-flat Instruments, Part 1 - E-flat Instruments, Part 1 - C Instruments (B.C.), Part 2 - C Instruments (T.C.), Part 2 - B-flat Instruments, Part 2 - E-flat Instruments, Part 2 - C Instruments (B.C.), Part 3 - C Instruments (T.C.), Part 3 - B-flat Instruments, Part 3 - E-flat Instruments, Part 3 - F Instruments, Part 3 - C Instruments (B.C.), Piano Accompaniment, Part 1 - F Instruments, Part 2 - F Instruments, 3-Part Teacher Map. 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: Flexible Band/String Ensemble Score & Parts”?

“Dragon Dance: Flexible Band/String Ensemble Score & Parts” 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
Part 1 - Tenor Saxophone 1
Part 2 - Tenor Saxophone 1
Part 3 - Tenor Saxophone 1
Part 1 - Violin I 1
Part 2 - Violin I 1
Part 2 - Viola 1
Part 3 - Cello 1
Part 3 - String Bass 1
Mallets 2
1st Percussion 2
2nd Percussion 2
Part 1 - C Instruments (T.C.) 2
Part 1 - B-flat Instruments 2
Part 1 - E-flat Instruments 2
Part 1 - C Instruments (B.C.) 2
Part 2 - C Instruments (T.C.) 2
Part 2 - B-flat Instruments 2
Part 2 - E-flat Instruments 2
Part 2 - C Instruments (B.C.) 2
Part 3 - C Instruments (T.C.) 2
Part 3 - B-flat Instruments 2
Part 3 - E-flat Instruments 2
Part 3 - F Instruments 2
Part 3 - C Instruments (B.C.) 2
Piano Accompaniment 1
Part 1 - F Instruments 1
Part 2 - F Instruments 1
3-Part Teacher Map 1
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: Flexible Band/String Ensemble Score & Parts) includes the conductor score and all parts as PDF downloads.

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