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Steps to Successful Literature
Into the Dragon’s Den
Correlated with String Basics, Book 1, page 44
String OrchestraGrade 1
SO336F • $6.00
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The ComposerDr. Raymond T. Brown is an active music educator who teaches orchestra at Grant Sawyer Middle School in Las Vegas, Nevada. In his first four years there, enrollment in his orchestra program tripled to over 260 students. In 2008, Ray was asked to be the founding director of the North Las Vegas Stake Center Orchestra and has since conducted six concerts annually to audiences over 1,400. As a clinician and adjudicator, Dr. Brown has presented workshops on music education, conducting, and trumpet throughout the Western United States.
Raymond Brown holds a BM Degree in Music Education from Brigham Young University - Idaho. He studied conducting and composition with Harold Farberman while earning an MFA in Orchestral Conducting from Bard College, New York. In 2008 while studying with Tom Leslie, he was awarded a DMA in Instrumental Conducting from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
He and his wife Marianne live in Las Vegas with their three children: Marcellus, Neva, and Asher.
Basics About the Composition“Fear makes the wolf bigger than he is.” - German Proverb
“Courage is not the lack of fear but the ability to face it.” - Lt. John B. Putnam Jr. (1921-1944)
“The thing you fear most has no power. Your fear of it is what has the power. Facing the truth really will set you free.” - Oprah Winfrey (1954- )
Into the Dragon’s Den is about confronting difficult things. Like the brave knight, beginning string students have to venture into the dark unknown to confront F natural. While addressing F sharp and F natural and devel-oping slurs, Into the Dragon’s Den creates a spooky mood that young players will ask to play again…but this time in the dark! So let’s gear up and sneak inside the dragon’s den!
Instrumentation List (Set C) 16 – Violin 8 – Alternate Violin (Viola T.C.) 8 – Viola 8 – Cello 8 – String Bass 8 – Piano Accompaniment (Optional) 1 – Full Conductor Score
Additional scores and parts are available.
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Steps to Successful Rehearsals 1) The gripping six-measure introduction immediately catches the attention of players and listeners as the dangers
hidden inside the cave begin to unfold. After the placement and intonation of F natural and F sharp are secure, incorporate the printed dynamics to enhance the drama. Feel free to exaggerate the dynamics too!
2) The first theme is introduced at measure 7 by the violins and other instruments reinforce it. Discuss with students what this thematic material through measure 60 might symbolize. What’s hapening in the story during this section and how can the students play it to successfully get the story across to audiences?
3) The 2-note slurs throughout this work should be smooth and seamless. Work with bow speed and bow usage when playing scales to help reinforce the concept. Especially regarding smooth bow direction changes, watch bow holds and wrist & arm movement to be sure students aren’t tight or stiff.
4) Bring out sudden changes and swells in the dynamics and emphasize the staccato and accented notes throughout. Use the music in every way to the paint the picture of the adventurer trying to overcome his legiti-mate fears.
Basic ActivitiesInto the Dragon’s Den is a programmatic work conveying a strong message about handling fear. It paints dramatic pictures related to the actual title too. Several projects can be developed reinforcing the connection from the music with visual art, history research, and creative writing. Score pages 10,11, and 12 are duplicable worksheets dedicated to the following projects:
Project #1: Have students draw or paint a sequence of four art panels telling the story of the adventurer heading into the dragon’s den.
Project #2: Have students work with the history text or other resources they are using in school to search for a prominent historical figure who faced interminable challenges. How did that person succeed and how did they overcome personal fears to achieve their goals?
Project #3: The quotes stated in the Basics About the Composition are three exemplary statements regarding the subject of fear. Ask students to write a one-sentence statement that succinctly supports their own thoughts about handling fear.
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Into the Dragon’s DenCorrelated with String Basics Book 1, Page 44
Raymond Brown
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Full Conductor ScoreApprox. time – 2:30
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©2012 Neil A. Kjos Music Company. This page authorized for duplication.
Name _____________________________________________________
Instrument _______________________________________________
Draw or paint a sequence of four art panels that follows the story of the adventurer, the dragon, and the den. As you play your orchestra piece, think about how the music will inspire your panel art.
Use pencils, crayons, watercolors, or pens. You may also write in captions for your panels on the lines provided.
Project #1
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©2012 Neil A. Kjos Music Company. This page authorized for duplication.
Name _____________________________________________________
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During your studies in history class this year, you have probably learned about several prominent historical figures that have faced their fears or concerns to accomplish their goals. Using your textbook or other resources, select someone and describe their journey.
Historical Figure: ___________________________________________________
Birth/Death dates: _________________________________________________
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What did this person do to overcome their fear or concern? __________________________________________________________________
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Was he/she successful ? __________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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What do you admire most about this person? _________________________________________________________________________________
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©2012 Neil A. Kjos Music Company. This page authorized for duplication.
Read the following quotes:
“Fear makes the wolf bigger than he is.” - German Proverb
“Courage is not the lack of fear but the ability to face it.” - Lt. John B. Putnam Jr. (1921-1944)
“The thing you fear most has no power. Your fear of it is what has the power. Facing the truth really will set you free.” - Oprah Winfrey (1954- )
All three quotes are excellent statements about learning to conquer fear. Think about things or situations that scare you or cause you to have worries. How have you faced your fears? How can you help family members or friends face their fears?
Create your own one-sentence statement that might inspire a family member, friend, and might even help yourself during toublesome moments.
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