Melanie Thorne

A new quartet written for this specific chamber ensemble.  Loch Urr is situated in the very beautiful, yet unspoiled countryside in the heart of Dumfriesshire, Scotland.  This music depicts the isolation of the Loch combined together with the beauty of the surroundings and wildlife.

(Grade 6-8)

{Fl/B♭ Cl/Cello/Piano]

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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)

[3 Fl/1 Ob/1 B♭ Cl/2 Alto Sax/1 Vln/1 Cello]

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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 be put off by some of the

dissonant harmonies – it does come together in the end. (Grade 4-5)

[3 Fl/1 Ob/1 B♭ Cl/3 Alto Sax/Tambourine/Timps/2 Vln/1 Cello]

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Gabriel Fauré ~ Arranged by Melanie Thorne

A popular concert item giving most of the instruments the chance

to play the famous ‘Pavane’ melody. (Grade 4-5)

[3 Fl/1 Ob/1 B♭ Cl/1 Alto Sax/Synth/1 Vln/1 Cello]

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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)

[2 Fl/1 Ob/1 B♭ Cl/1 Alto Sax/Triangle/1 Vln/1 Cello]

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