Three Days of a Knight Andrew Dabcyznski

Three Days of a Knight Andrew DabcyznskiThis lovely, solid grade 2 suite of three movements was written to spark the students imagination about a knights adventures, while reinforcing specic playing techniques in each movement. Day in the Countryside reinforces playing in 3 4 time. Dynamic Day reinforces observing and executing dynamic markings. Dragon Chasing Day reinforces steady pulse and bow placement of eighth notes. This piece is a perfect choice for Contest as the movements are short

The 2nd violin part can be used as a viola treble clef part

Andy likens composing fiddle tunes to a sculptor chipping away at the rock to reveal the form that is already there

or any other occasion

complete with sixteenth notes

for those orchestras who wish to perform it with a handbell ensemble

and the performers should reflect this in the note length they employ

The time signature changes contrasted with a lyrical middle section allow developing musicians to work on a wide variety of playing techniques

The composer opens this work with a quiet principal theme depicting a city that is in overnight slumber

The melody then shifts to the violins at bar 33

The fish swim back and forth in the river hoping for a glimpse of the baby

There is a slow middle section to give students a chance to work on expressive and lyrical playing

will add a zestful sparkle to any string program