A Step Around
Melanie Thorne
A lively septet written in a jazz style rondo form. (Grade 5-8)
[Picc/3 Fl/2 A Fl/B Fl]
Abdelazar
Henry Purcell ~ Arranged by Melanie Thorne
An arrangement of the famous theme from Abdelazar by Henry Purcell. Some of the arrangement is faithful to the original but the Swing section gives a more contemporary feel to the music. A good concert opener. (Grade 4-6)
[Picc/3 Fl/A Fl/B Fl]
After the Sun
Melanie Thorne
A tango based septet including many different styles. (Grade 5-8)
[Picc/3 Fl/2 A Fl/B Fl]
Christmas 2010
Traditional ~ Arranged by Melanie Thorne
A Christmas arrangement which includes a variety of styles including Swing. The titles in the Medley are: Joy to the World, Good King Wenceslas, Wassail Song and Ding Dong Merrily on High. (Grade 4-6)
[opt Picc/6 Fl/A Fl]
Eine Kleine Flutemusik!
W A Mozart ~ Arranged by Melanie Thorne
Not quite what Mozart envisaged – but fun for Flute choirs. (Grade 5-6)
[Picc/3 Fl/A Fl/B Fl]
Flutes With Attitude
Melanie Thorne
Same composition as the quartet but with an added part. (Grade 5-6)
[5 Flutes]
Flutes with Attitude
Melanie Thorne
Same composition as the quartet and the quintet but arranged
as a sextet. (Grade 5-6)
[4 Fl/A Fl/B Fl]
Hornpipe Humoresque
Noel Rawsthorne ~ Arranged by Melanie Thorne
A humorous arrangement of the organ piece by Noel Rawsthorne.
This arrangement gives all instrumentalists the chance to play the
solo line, combined with demanding ensemble playing. (Grade 5-6)
[Picc/6 Fl]
Hornpipe Humoresque
Noel Rawsthorne ~ Arranged by Melanie Thorne
A humorous arrangement of the organ piece by Noel Rawsthorne.
This arrangement gives all instrumentalists the chance to play the
solo line, combined with demanding ensemble playing. (Grade 5-6)
[2 Picc/4 Fl/A Fl/B Fl]
In the Wake of the Wickerman
Melanie Thorne
A fusion of styles with inspiration taken from the diversity of SW Scotland where ‘The Wickerman’ was filmed. (Grade 6-8)
[Picc/3 Fl/A Fl/B Fl]
Je te Veux
Eric Satie ~ Arranged by Melanie Thorne
An arrangement of this very lyrical piece by Satie, A simple-sounding arrangement, but requiring good legato technique. (Grade 4-6)
[5 Flutes]
Post Flauto Galop
Arranged by Melanie Thorne
An arrangement of the famous Post Horn Galop. (Grade 4-6)
[Picc/6 Fl/2 A Fl/B Fl]
Songs of Celebration: Native American Suite
Ira-Paul Schwarz
Three movements based on musical themes of America. This piece was written by Ira-Paul Schwarz, who was Professor and Composer-in Residence at State University of New York and is dedicated to Sir James and Lady Galway. All proceeds from the sale of this music have been assigned to FLUTEWISE. (Grade 6-8)
[Double Fl Trio with opt A Fl & B Fl]
Sortie
Louis-James-Alfred Lefébure Wély ~ Arranged by Melanie Thorne
A lively arrangement of this exciting organ piece. Every instrument has the chance to play the solo line. (Grade 6-8)
[Picc/3 Fl/A Fl/B Fl]
Summer Sketches
Melanie Thorne
This composition consists of three movements. The first movement is in a relaxed swing style. The second movement is a little more contemporary with some interesting rhythms between the parts. The last movement has a Spanish flavour. (Grade 6-8)
[Picc/4 Fl/A Fl]
Summertime
George Gershwin ~ Arranged by Melanie Thorne
A different arrangement of this well-known song by George Gershwin – it includes interesting parts for all instruments and is a popular item for concerts. (Grade 6-8)
[4 Fl/Fl or A Fl/Fl or B Fl]
Symphony IV
William Boyce ~ Arranged by Melanie Thorne
An arrangement of the very popular Symphony No. IV by
William Boyce. This is a very tuneful work and would be a
popular item for concerts. (Grade 5-7)
[4 Fl/A Fl/Bs Fl]
Toccetta
J S Bach ~ Arranged by Melanie Thorne
An arrangement of the famous Toccata and Fugue in D Minor by J S Bach. This is a shortened version of the original with a swing-style fugue. Plenty of fingerwork practice for the performers! (Grade 4-6)
[4 Fl/Fl or A Fl/B Fl]
We Saw the Sea
Traditional ~ Arranged by Melanie Thorne
A medley of three sea shanties – Drunken Sailor, Johnny come down to Hilo and Bobbie Shafto. (Grade 4-6)
[Picc/7 Fl/2 A Fl/B Fl]