Dragon Fire Eric B. Davis

Dragon Fire Eric B. DavisImagine the fire spewing, eyes blazing, slimy scaled mythical creature in this dramatic new work composed by Susan Day! This excellent teaching piece features many techniques including hooked bowings, slurs, lifts, accents, pizzicato, tremolo, and a few high third fingers in the upper string parts. Written in the keys of A minor and E minor, all parts have interesting moving lines and melodies, and also wonderfully rich chordal harmonies. Sure to be a

To the string orchestra used in this very creative and festive setting

As a teaching tool

From the onset

gets the full ensemble treatment starting at the pick up to bar 10

and the addition of singing countermelodies as the piece progresses makes for an irresistible musical tour stop

and these motives grow in rhythmic intensity as the piece progresses

The piece in G major

Maria Anna (known as 'Nannerl')

' hence the name of the piece

"Hearts Remaining"

4th Movement) with the Christmas carol "Joy to the World"

for working on double stops