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)
[4 Tr/1 Hrn/2 Trb]
Medley from Carmen
Georges Bizet ~ Arranged by Melanie Thorne
An arrangement for intermediate brass ensemble of the following
numbers: ‘Aragonais’, ‘Habanera’ & ‘Les Toréadors’. (Grade 4-6)
[2 Hrn/3 Tr/2 Trb]
Nice Work if you can Get it
George Gershwin ~ Arranged by Melanie Thorne
A lively arrangement of this famous tune by George Gershwin.
(Grade 4-5)
[1 Hrn/4 B♭ Tr/2 Trb]
Pagrietto
Niccolo Paganini ~ Arranged by Melanie Thorne
A set of variations on the famous theme by Paganini. (Grade 4-6)
[1 Hrn/4 Tr/2 Trb]
Too Darn Hot
Cole Porter ~ Arranged by Melanie Thorne
An arrangement of ‘Too Darn Hot’ from the well-known musical
‘Kiss me Kate’ by Cole Porter. A good introduction to the swing
era for younger players. (Grade 4-6)
[1 Hrn/4 Tr/2 Trb]