Melanie Thorne

A lively quartet written in a jazz style rondo form. (Grade 5-8)
[SATB]

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Melanie Thorne

A tango based quartet including many different styles. (Grade 5-8)
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J S Bach ~ Arranged by Melanie Thorne

An arrangement of the Air from Bach’s Suite No. 3 in D. A straight
opening which then moves into a swing arrangement. (Grade 4-6)
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Claudio Monteverdi ~ Arranged by Melanie Thorne

An Impressive opener for concerts. (Grade 4-5)
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J S Bach ~ Arranged by Melanie Thorne

An arrangement of the famous Badinerie from Suite No 2
in B Minor. (Grade 5-6)
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Traditional ~ Arranged by Melanie Thorne

A Christmas arrangement with a variety of styles including Swing.
The titles in the Medley are ‘Joy to the World’,
‘Good King Wencelslas’, ‘Wassail Song’ and ‘Ding Dong Merrily on High’.
(Grade 4-6)
[AAAT]

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Traditional ~ Arranged by Melanie Thorne

A medley of Christmas favourites including ‘In Dulce Jubilo’,
‘The Coventry Carol’ and ‘Deck the Hall’. (Grade 4-5)
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Traditional ~ Arranged by Melanie Thorne

A medley of Christmas favourites including ‘In Dulce Jubilo’,
‘The Coventry Carol’ and ‘Deck the Hall’. (Grade 4-5)
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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)
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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)
[SAAB]

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Traditional ~ Arranged by Melanie Thorne

An arrangement of this famous folk tune, incorporating many
popular styles, including a swing-jazz element. (Grade 4-6)
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Traditional ~ Arranged by Melanie Thorne

An arrangement of this famous folk tune, incorporating many
popular styles, including a swing-jazz element. (Grade 4-6)
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Traditional ~ Arranged by Melanie Thorne

An arrangement of this famous folk tune, incorporating many
popular styles, including a swing-jazz element. (Grade 4-6)
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Melanie Thorne

A lively quartet written in a jazz style Rondo form. (Grade 6-8+)
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G F 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)
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Melanie Thorne

A three movement quartet exploiting different styles from Jazz
through to contemporary. (Grade 6-8)
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Melanie Thorne

A three movement quartet exploiting different styles from Jazz
through to contemporary. (Grade 6-8)
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Traditional ~ Arranged by Melanie Thorne

A set of variations on this well-known tune, includes swing and
hoe-down styles. (Grade 4-5)
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Traditional ~ Arranged by Melanie Thorne

A set of variations on this well-known tune, includes swing and
hoe-down styles. (Grade 4-5)
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Ludwig van Beethoven ~ Arranged by Melanie Thorne

A not-so irreverent arrangement of the 1st movement of Beethoven’s
5th Symphony.  It is very recognizable with some rock-style sections
and an interesting Baritone part. (Grade 6-8)
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Ludwig van Beethoven ~ Arranged by Melanie Thorne

A not-so irreverent arrangement of the 1st movement of Beethoven’s
5th Symphony.  It is very recognizable with some rock-style sections
and an interesting Baritone part. (Grade 6-8)
[AAAT]

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Traditional ~ Arranged by Melanie Thorne

An arrangement of three English folksongs in various styles. (Grade 4-6)
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Traditional ~ Arranged by Melanie Thorne

An arrangement of three English folksongs in various styles. (Grade 4-6)
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Traditional ~ Arranged by Melanie Thorne

A challenging medley of traditional Irish melodies. (Grade 4-6)
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Traditional ~ Arranged by Melanie Thorne

A challenging medley of traditional Irish melodies. (Grade 4-6)
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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)
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Melanie Thorne

Two contrasting movements written in jazz swing style. (Grade 4-6)
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Melanie Thorne

Two contrasting movements written in jazz swing style. (Grade 4-6)
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Niccolo Paganini ~ Arranged by Melanie Thorne

A set of variations on the famous theme by Paganini. (Grade 4-6)
[AAAT]

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J S Bach ~ Arranged by Melanie Thorne

Two of Bach’s Inventions are still recognizable with an element of humour.
(Grade 6-8)
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J S Bach ~ Arranged by Melanie Thorne

Two of Bach’s Inventions are still recognizable with an element of humour.
(Grade 6-8)
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Melanie Thorne

Three rag-based quartets which would provide excellent
material for a concert.  The third rag – Boogie Rag – contains some
very catchy rhythms and tunes. (Grade 5-6)
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A Vivaldi ~ Arranged by Melanie Thorne

A lively arrangement of this lyrical movement ‘Autumn’ from
‘The Four Seasons’. (Grade 4-6)
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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)
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Melanie Thorne

A quartet consisting of three separate movements, giving each
player a challenge in solo and ensemble playing. (Grade 5-6)
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Melanie Thorne

A quartet consisting of three separate movements, giving each
player a challenge in solo and ensemble playing. (Grade 5-6)
[SATB]

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Melanie Thorne

A quartet consisting of three separate movements, giving each
player a challenge in solo and ensemble playing. (Grade 5-6)
[AAAT]

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Melanie Thorne

A quartet consisting of three separate movements, giving each
player a challenge in solo and ensemble playing. (Grade 5-6)
[SAAB]

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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)
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Melanie Thorne

This quartet is written to reflect the changing weather and the history of the Solway. It consists of 3 movements.  The 1st movement is reflective; the 2nd movement includes a traditional tune from Cumbria and also from Scotland and the tempo is driven by fast rhythmic motives; the 3rd movement describes the often turbulent weather which can be followed by an eerie calmness over the water. (Grade 6-8) [SATB]

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Melanie Thorne

A good concert item with plenty of humour. (Grade 4-5)
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Melanie Thorne

A good concert item with plenty of humour. (Grade 4-5)
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Melanie Thorne

A good concert item with plenty of humour. (Grade 4-5)
[SAAB]

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Melanie Thorne

A good concert item with plenty of humour. (Grade 4-5)
[AAAT]

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Pauline Gordon

This saxophone quartet by Pauline Gordon consists of three
movements in contrasting styles.  A rhythmic first movement,
a lyrical second movement and a blues-style third movement.
(Grade 5-8)
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Melanie Thorne

A fun, jazzy quartet.  Good for counting and jazz ensemble playing.
(Grade 4-6)
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Melanie Thorne

A fun, jazzy quartet.  Good for counting and jazz ensemble playing.
(Grade 4-6)
[SAAT]

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Melanie Thorne

A fun, jazzy quartet.  Good for counting and jazz ensemble playing.
(Grade 4-6)
[SAAB]

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Peter Maxwell Davies ~ Arranged by Melanie Thorne

An arrangement of the piano piece by Sir Peter Maxwell Davies –
works very well for this combination of instruments. (Grade 5-6)
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Peter Maxwell Davies ~ Arranged by Melanie Thorne

An arrangement of the piano piece by Sir Peter Maxwell Davies –
works very well for this combination of instruments. (Grade 5-6)
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