Alchemy
Arranger/Composer: Gary Gackstatter
Item Code: 10400
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
The formula for this creative work is no secret! Start with a darkly mysterious opening and then add some spirited percussion and lively wind parts of moderate technical demands. And finally top it all off with easy but compelling aleatoric woodwind effects and you've got a monster of a hit!
Grade Level: 3
Copyright: 2005
Number of Players: Standard
Duration: 3:20
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Category: Concert Band
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Instrumentation
Piccolo
Flute 1/2
Oboe 1/2
Bassoon
Bb Clarinet 1
Bb Clarinet 2/3
Bass Clarinet
Alto Saxophone 1/2
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone
Trumpet in Bb 1
Trumpet in Bb 2/3
Horn in F 1/2
Trombone 1/2
Trombone 3
Euphonium
(Baritone T.C.)
Tuba
Timpani
Percussion 1 (snare drum, cymbal, gong)
Percussion 2 (gong, temple blocks, suspended cymbal, shakers)
Percussion 3 (suspended cymbal, 3 tom-toms, 2 bass drums)
Percussion 4 (vibraphone, xylophone, gong)
Percussion 5 (4.3-octave marimba)






