An alchemist combines two metals in an attempt to make gold. Composer Andrew Boysen, Jr. combines two disparate musical ideas - a chorale and a rhythmic allegro - creating an exciting new musical element in

Opening with a velvet chorale played by the brass and enlarged upon by adding the woodwinds, it is accompanied by the subtle rhythms of the percussion. The theme of the allegro section is assisted by

A true band classic! This original concert piece has become well established in the concert band repertoire, an important musical work whose fresh writing displays an ageless quality that maintains its