The Dragon King
from Rhythm of the Nations
David Marlatt
Ensemble: Concert Band
Grade: 3
Duration: 03:45
Year of Composition: 2008
Commissioned by: Markham D.H.S. Wind Symphony (Mark Caswell, director)
Premiered by: MDHS Wind Symphony (Mark Caswell, director) and elementary feeder school bands
Date of Premiere: December 16, 2008
Publisher: Eighth Note
Year of Publication: 2008
Publisher Catalog Number: CB29140
Available: Yes
How to Acquire: Publisher, Purchase
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Flute 1, 2
Oboe
Bassoon
B♭ Clarinet 1, 2, 3
B♭ Bass Clarinet
E♭ Alto Sax 1, 2
B♭ Tenor Sax
E♭ Baritone Sax
B♭ Trumpet 1, 2, 3
F Horn 1, 2
Trombone 1, 2, 3
Baritone
Tuba
String Bass
Timpani
[Mallet Percussion:] Chimes, Marimba, Xylophone
[Percussion 1:] Claves, Snare Drum, 3 Tom-toms
[Percussion 2:] 2 Suspended Cymbals, Crash Cymbals, Tam-tam
The Dragon King was commissioned by the Markham District High School Wind Symphony along with the elementary feeder schools to that program: William Armstrong P.S., William Berczy P.S., Boxwood P.S., Edward T. Crowle P.S., and Reesor Park P.S.
Rhythm of the Nations is a growing series of original works and arrangements inspired by the cultures and people around the world. The other title in the series available for concert band is IPHARADISI.
Program Notes:
In 221 BCE, China crowned its first emperor, Qin Shi Huangdi. Previous to his reign, there were over 200 years of wars between various states in the country. This emperor has been credited with unifying China, initiating sweeping reforms to the laws, currency, and the organization of the government. He was known as "The Dragon King". Some of the massive projects he ordered were the construction of the Great Wall of China, a new palace, and an enormous tomb containing the Terracotta Army. This was a life-sized clay army of over 7,000 soldiers, all with unique faces and features. Also included were over 600 clay horses and several full-sized chariots. It was constructed to protect the First Emperor after his death. It has been estimated that over 800,000 workers contributed to the construction of this army. Upon its discovery, it has become known as the eighth wonder of the world. The Dragon King captures the grandeur and boldness of this leader.
(Eighth Note Publications)
