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 Leffler-Schulman of Mobtown Studios, Baltimore, MD

1 In 10,000

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