Dragon Slayer Concert Band Sousa on Parade

Sousa on Parade

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'Dixieland Jam' is a lively "New Orleans style" piece

Full Circle is written in the Dorian mode which gives the music a different sound from the normal major or minor pieces

These were typically exciting marches which were played faster than military march music

Dragon Slayer Concert Band Sousa on ParadeDragon 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