Alchemy
Gather strange materials and summon mystical forces in search of the ultimate transmutation - but be careful, you might turn everything to gold! This show combines original music with Sting's 'Fields of Gold', Eric Whitacre's 'Lux Aurumque', and Ennio Morricone's 'Ecstacy of Gold'.
- Introduction - the guard or a small group represents the alchemists, setting the stage
- Gathering - the alchemists are in search of new materials to experiment with
- Alchemy - the experiments begin, and mysterious reactions begin to take place in this percussion feature with metallic accents
- Eureka! - the transmutation to gold is discovered, but not before it engulfs the entire field!
World Class Series
Originally commissioned by the Carroll High School Band, Ft. Wayne, IN. Doug Hassell, director.
Due to the inclusion of copyrighted material, the performing group must obtain appropriate licensing. We recommend using Tresona's convenient online system for securing copyright permission.
This show does not include a full percussion arrangement, only a minimal outline written by the winds arranger as part of the original commission. If you are interested in commissioning a percussion arrangement customized for your ensemble, please contact us!
| Instrumentation | Price* |
|---|---|
| Winds with percussion outline | $2,000 |
*This show includes copyrighted material. Performing groups are required to obtain appropriate licensing - contact us for more info.
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We can customize any show to fit your needs. For significant modifications or additions to our shows, contact us for a Full Customization Quote. Our writing calendar fills up as the year goes on, so the sooner your request is received, the better!
Show package includes:
- PDF files for full score and all parts
- Exclusive performance rights within your band's classification group at events you attend (ask about our Reservation Form for more details)
- Individual .wav files for any triggered sound effects or pre-shows. MainStage files available upon request with purchase of full percussion arrangement.
- Free "Show Off" customization - we will modify any solo or feature in the show to fit your performers. Whether it's changing the instrumentation or reworking the music for a different level of technical achievement, we'll help you show off the best parts of your band!
- Other modifications to fit your band (for example: changing battery instrumentation, doubling parts, etc.)
- MP3 audio recording of the full show
- Private password-protected web page containing all show files for digital download
- Performance permission for one full season (typically ending in November)
- If you buy the winds score and plan on using your own percussion arranger, we can offer Finale/Dorico/MusicXML files upon request
