Alchemy in Silent Spaces is better suited for a large concert band than a one-on-a-part wind ensemble. In any case, please observe the minimum players required for certain parts, as outlined below.
Piccolo
Flute 1
Flute 2-3
Oboe 1-2
English Horn
Bassoon 1-2
Eb Clarinet (Mvt. ii. only)
Bb Clarinet 1 (2 players, minimum)
Bb Clarinet 2 (2 players, minimum)
Bb Clarinet 3 (2 players, minimum)
Alto Clarinet (required for Mvt. ii., optional part provided for Mvt.
iii.)
Bass Clarinet
Alto Saxophone 1-2
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone
Horn in F 1,3
Horn in F 2,4
Bb Trumpet 1 (2 players required for Mvt. iii.)
Bb Trumpet 2
Bb Trumpet 3
Trombone 1 (2 players, minimum)
Trombone 2
Trombone 3 (Bass)
Euphonium 1-2
Tuba 1-2
Contrabass (required for Mvts. i. and ii., optional for Mvt. iii.)
Timpani
Harp (required for Mvts. i. and ii., optional for Mvt. iii.)
Piano (required for all Mvts.)
PERCUSSION
Mvt. i.:
Perc. 1 (Glockenspiel / Marimba)
Perc. 2 (Crotales)
Perc. 3 (Vibraphone)
Perc. 4 (Mark Tree, Tam-tam)
Perc. 5 (Sus. Cymbal, Bass Drum)
Mvt. ii.:
Perc. 1 (Crotales)
Perc. 2 (Marimba, Chimes)
Perc. 3 (Glockenspiel)
Perc. 4 (Vibraphone)
Perc. 5 (Sus. Cymbal, Bass Drum)
Mvt. iii.:
Perc. 1 (Xylophone / Vibraphone)
Perc. 2 (Marimba)
Perc. 3 (Bass Drum)