A Touch of Spain
Melanie Thorne
This composition has some Spanish influence in both the harmony and rhythmic interplay between the four flutes. The parts are equally graded
and there is plenty of interest in the melodic lines for all players.
(Grade 5-8)
Allegro from Vespers
Claudio Monteverdi ~ Arranged by Melanie Thorne
An impressive opener for concerts (Grade 4-5)
Badinerie Bites Back
J S Bach ~ Arranged by Melanie Thorne
An arrangement of the famous Badinerie from Suite No. 2 in B minor. (Grade 5-6)
Christmas is Coming
Traditional ~ Arranged by Melanie Thorne
A medley of Christmas favourites including In Dulci Jublio, The Coventry Carol and Deck the Hall. (Grade 4-5)
Christmas Lights
Traditional ~ Arranged by Melanie Thorne
This has been arranged to be performed as individual items or as a complete medley. It includes Once in Royal, The Holly and the Ivy, Silent Night and Ding Dong merrily on high. (Grade 1-3)
Country Garden
Traditional ~ Arranged by Melanie Thorne
An arrangement of this famous folk tune, incorporating many popular styles, including a swing-jazz element. (Grade 4-6)
Festive 4-Some
Traditional ~ Arranged by Melanie Thorne
A challenging medley of carols arranged with a difference! This medley includes; I Saw Three Ships, In the Bleak Mid Winter and God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, with well-known links. (Grade 5-6)
Festivities
Trad. ~ Arranged by Melanie Thorne
This is a new Christmas arrangement. It includes the following
Christmas titles: Away in a Manger, In Dulci Jubilo, Quem Pastores
and the Sussex Carol. There are several different styles contained
within this arrangement and all parts have some of the melodic interest.
(Grade 4-6)
Flutes with Attitude
Melanie Thorne
A challenge for those challenging flautists. A range of jazz styles, incorporating techniques such as finger clicks and hitting the keys! (Grade 5-6)
How Harmonious is this?
G Handel ~ Arranged by Melanie Thorne
A set of variations based on the Harmonious Blacksmith by Handel. Two variations are in a swing style and the final variation requires fluency in scales! (Grade 5-8)
In a Manger
Traditional ~ Arranged by Melanie Thorne
A Christmas arrangement of the traditional Carol ‘My Dancing Day’, These variations are in a swing style and the final variation requires fluency in scales! (Grade 5-6)
Made in England
Traditional ~ Arranged by Melanie Thorne
An arrangement of three English folk songs in various styles. (Grade 4-6)
Made in Ireland
Traditional ~ Arranged by Melanie Thorne
A challenging medley of traditional Irish Melodies (Grade 4-6)
Made in Northumbria
Traditional ~ Arranged by Melanie Thorne
A medley in the ‘Made in’ series based on traditional Northumbrian tunes. (Grade 4-6)
Made in Scotland
Traditional ~ Arranged by Melanie Thorne
A medley of Scottish tunes, arranged in many different styles ranging from the traditional through to jazz. (Grade 5-6)
Made in Scotland, too
Traditional ~ Arranged by Melanie Thorne
If you liked the first volume, you are sure to like the second! (Grade 5-6)
Pagrietto
Niccolò Paganini ~ Arranged by Melanie Thorne
A set of variations on the famous theme by Paganini. (Grade4-6)
Rialto Ripples
George Gershwin ~ Arranged by Melanie Thorne
‘Rialto Ripples’ was composed in 1917 and is George Gershwin’s first published instrumental piece – it is also his only piano rag. This is a fun piece to play and clearly demonstrates Gershwin’s emerging style. (Grade 5-6)
Ronda a la Caccia
A Vivaldi ~ Arranged by Melanie Thorne
A lively arrangement of this lyrical movement ‘Autumn’ from ‘The Four Seasons’ (Grade 4-6)
Sakura Sakura
Japanese Traditional ~ Arranged by Melanie Thorne
An interesting flute quartet based on a Japanese Traditional theme.
(Grade 4-5)
Sicilienne
Gabriel Fauré ~ Arranged by Melanie Thorne
An arrangement of the famous Sicilienne by Gabriel Fauré which requires a real understanding of ensemble playing, with interweaving melodic lines and dove-tailing accompanying figuration. (Grade 6-8)
Something New
Melanie Thorne
Two contrasting movements. The first is a fast and rhythmic
movement with some Latin influence. The second has more of a
bluesy feel and then progresses into a faster swing-style. (Grade 5-8)
Totally Fluteworthy
Melanie Thorne
An ABA structure with plenty of interest for all players – especially Flutes 1 & 2. The slower middle section combines some very close harmonies – a little blues-based. (Grade 5-6)
Walking in the Air
Howard Blake ~ Arranged by Melanie Thorne
A good concert item, not only for the Christmas period (Grade 4-5)
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)