Sic Semper Draconis by John Herndon is a whimsical piece that follows a fantasy adventure about dragon-slaying through a variety of textures. This 12-person percussion ensemble was written to accommodate for instruments most band halls have, making it an excellent choice for beginners and younger students.
Difficulty: Easy
Duration: 2:48
Instrumentation:
- Glockenspiel
- Chimes
- Xylophone
- Vibraphone
- 1 marimba: low A (shared)
- 4 timpani
- Drums (snare drum, 4 tom-toms, bass drum
- Cymbals (China cymbal, suspended cymbal, hi-hat)
- Accessories (finger cymbals, brake drum, triangle, mark tree, temple blocks)
