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Tapspace Sic Semper Draconis by John Herndon

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)