1 in 10,000 (2018)

for Wind Ensemble and pre-recorded Electronics

Program Note

1 in 10,000 is about the famous Idaho star garnet and unfolds in 4 continuous sections:

I.Emerald Creek

II.Grinding and Polishing

III.The Star

IV.Being Here

The pre-recorded electronics include snippets from interviews about the star garnet with geologists Emily Forsberg and Mickey Gunter; Bill Mabbutt and Mogli Samter from Gem State Crystals in downtown Moscow, ID; Rachel, a National Forest Service employee from the Emerald Creek Mining area; and the most dedicated rock hound I know, my dad, Brian Fulton. This project was made possible by a Seed Grant from the University of Idaho Office of Research and Economic Development. I in 10,000 is dedicated to Alan Gemberling and the 2018 University of Idaho Wind Ensemble.

Listen to the premiere performance of “! in 10,000” from the celebration concert for the retirement of long-time University of Idaho faculty member and conductor of the Wind Ensemble, Alan Gemberling:

1 in 10,000 is about the famous Idaho star garnet and unfolds in 4 continuous sections: I. Emerald Creek, II. Grinding and Polishing, III. The Star, IV. Being Here. The pre-recorded electronics include snippets from interviews about the stone with geologists Emily Forsberg and Mickey Gunter; Bill Mabbutt and Mogley Samter from Moscow's rock shop, Gem State Crystals; Rachel, a National Forest Service employee from the Emerald Creek Mining area; and the most dedicated rock hound I know, my dad, Brian. This project was supported by a Seed Grant from the University of Idaho Office of Research and Economic Development. 1 in 10,000 is dedicated to Al Gemberling and the 2018 University of Idaho Wind Ensemble. Live recording by the University of Idaho Wind Ensemble with Al Gemberling, conductor. Mixed by Mat Lefler-Schulman of Mobtown Studios, Baltimore, MD

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Photos from the Emerald Creek Garnet Mining Area in Clarkia, ID and post-hunt celebrations