Lion Dance

This exciting work for percussion quintet replicates timbres authentic to eastern drum ensembles with common western instrumentation. It offers featured moments for each player, and will be a welcome addition of new sounds and styles on your next concert.

Program Notes

A Lion Dance is a traditional dance form found in Chinese culture and other Asian countries. Skilled performers mimic a lion's movements in an ornamented costume. Lion Dances are performed throughout the world for many occasions, such as holiday celebrations, festivals, parades, ceremonies, and to honor special events or guests. This work for percussion quintet replicates timbres authentic to eastern drum ensembles with common western instrumentation. It offers featured moments for each player, and will be a welcomed addition of new sounds and styles on your next concert.

Grade Level: 3
Number of Players: 5
Duration: 3:15
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Type: Quintet
Category: Percussion

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Instrumentation

Percussion 1 (Low Tom-Tom, Sizzle Cymbal, Opera Gong)
Percussion 2 (Snare Drum, China Cymbal, Piccolo Woodblock)
Percussion 3 (High Tom-Tom, Bass Drum, Splash Cymbal
) Percussion 4 (Tam-Tam, 2 Low Woodblocks, Bongos, Jing Cymbals)
Percussion 5 (Medium Tom-Tom, Suspended Cymbal, Claves)