Alchemy Test

(Percussion Trio) Ancient alchemy had a focus on research of metaphysical, natural, and spiritual discovery - a non-linear practice that lead to what we would call modern chemistry. alchemy test asks for an unconventional array of instruments including: crotales, tom-toms, chopsticks, crystal glasses, bells, suspended cymbal with ridged coin, and bowed vibraphone. Commissioned in the fall of 2016, alchemy test explores laboratory-like sounds consisting of varieties of glass, wood, metal, and containers of liquid. In pursuit of alchemic creation - scientific, medical, or material - the work is a brief audio experiment of what such a test might sound like in pursuit by ancient alchemic discovery. The piece was premiered February 2nd in Austin, TX by the commissioning ensemble, line upon line. View Score Sample Unable to play audio