Mystery of the Cathedrals (Band Gr. 4.5)

Mystery of the Cathedrals is titled after the book of the same name by the alchemist, Fulcanelli. In 1926 the he left his remarkable manuscript concerning the Hermetic Study of Gothic Cathedral Construction with a student. He then disappeared. The book decodes the symbology found upon and within the Gothic Cathedrals of Europe which have openly displayed the secrets of alchemy for 700 years. This colorful work captures the mystery & wonder of his disappearance.

Genre: Band | # of Players: Standard
Level: 4.5 | Duration: 8:00

Instrumentation
Flute 1
Flute 2
Oboe
Bassoon
B-flat Clarinet 1
B-flat Clarinet 2
Bass Clarinet
Alto Saxophone 1
Alto Saxophone 2
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone

B-flat Trumpet 1
B-flat Trumpet 2
B-flat Trumpet 3
F Horn 1
F Horn 2
Trombone 1
Trombone 2
Euphonium
B-flat Baritone T.C.
Tuba
Double Bass

Timpani (4 drums)
Glockenspiel/Xylophone
Vibraphone/Tambourine
Chimes
Marimba (4-oct.)
Percussion 1: Triangle, Suspended Cymbal
Percussion 2: Snare Drum, Crash Cymbals
Percussion 3: Tam-Tam, Bass Drum, Woodblock