Peter Warlock ~ Arranged by Melanie Thorne

One of the most famous movements from the Capriol Suite.
This is a popular piece and has plenty of interest in all
the parts. (Grade 4-5)
[Picc/2 Fl/3 B♭ Cl/1 Alto Sax/1 Bsn/1 Hrn/1 B♭ Tr]

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J S Bach ~ Arranged by Melanie Thorne

This is a demanding piece for the ensemble, but worth the practice!
(Grade 5-8)
[2 Fl/2 Ob/2 B♭ Cl/2 Bsn/2 Hrn]

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J S Bach ~ Arranged by Melanie Thorne

An arrangement of the 3rd Movement of Bach’s Brandenburg
Concerto No 3. (Grade 5-8)
[2 Fl/2 Ob/2 B♭ Cl/2 Bsn/2 Hrn]

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Tielman Susato ~ Arranged by Melanie Thorne

An arrangement of this famous composition by Susato for beginner ensemble. (Grade 1-3)
[2 Fl/2 B♭ Cl/1 Alto Sax/3 B♭ Tr/ Tambourine]

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Hans Leo Hassler ~ Arranged by Melanie Thorne

An opportunity for students to have experience playing early music
on their modern instruments.  It does work! (Grade 3-5)
[2 Fl/2 Ob/2 B♭ Cl/2 Bsn/2 Hrn]

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Georges Bizet ~ Arranged by Melanie Thorne

An arrangement of one of Bizet’s best-known compositions.
This is a very satisfying piece to play and is particularly
popular in concerts. (Grade 4-5)
[2 Fl/2 Ob/2 B♭ Cl/2 Bsn/2 Hrn]

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Peter Warlock ~ Arranged by Melanie Thorne

This is an exciting movement from the ‘Capriol Suite’ and is an
excellent piece for concerts.  Don’t by put off by some of the
dissonant harmonies – it does come together in the end. (Grade 4-5)
[Picc/2 Fl/3 B♭ Cl/1 Alto Sax/1 Bsn/1 Hrn/1 B♭ Tr]

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Peter Warlock ~ Arranged by Melanie Thorne

A slow movement from the Capriol Suite.  This is a good piece to teach students the importance of long legato lines. (Grade 4-5)
[Picc/2 Fl/3 B♭ Cl/1 Alto Sax/1 Bsn/1 Hrn/1 B♭Tr]

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Traditional ~ Arranged by Melanie Thorne

A medley of three sea shanties – ‘Drunken Sailor’, ‘Johnny come
down to Hilo’ and ‘Bobbie Shafto’. (Grade 4-6)
2 Fl/2 Ob/2 B♭ Cl/2 Bsn/2 Hrn]

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