Reynaldo Hahn ~ Arranged by Melanie Thorne
An arrangement of this beautifully lyrical song.  It is well-known that Hahn was a pasticheur, and this example of French mélodie style works well for the flute ensemble.  (Grade 5-7)

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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)

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Claude Debussy ~ Arranged by Melanie Thorne

The three works in this arrangement are contrasting, and are perhaps not as well-known as some of Debussy’s other works.  The first Minstrels was written in the years just before WW1, and the many changes of tempi and mood provide interest for both the performers and audiences.  The second piece Le Petit Berger is a relaxed reflective piece, exploring the sonorities of the instruments.  The final piece Danse Bohémienne is a very lively composition that was written in 1880 whilst Debussy lived in Russia, and the dance-like elements were influenced through the vitality of some Polish dances. (Grade 6-8)
[4 Fl/opt alto Fl dbl Flute 4]

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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 medley of Christmas favourites including In Dulci Jublio, 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

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

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)

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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)

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A challenge for those challenging flautists.  A range of jazz styles, incorporating techniques such as finger clicks and hitting the keys! (Grade 5-6)

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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)

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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)

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George Gershwin ~ Arranged by Melanie Thorne

‘Lullaby’ by George Gershwin was composed in 1919 and is best known as a string quartet.  This arrangement has been slightly shortened to suit the woodwind ensemble, and although is not too technically demanding in notation, requires secure breath control and intonation through the structure of this one movement work.  It is a very accessible blues piece and is immediately recognizable as a composition by George Gershwin, and through the use of repetition defines the lullaby genre. (Grade 6+)
[4 C Flutes]

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Traditional ~ Arranged by Melanie Thorne

An arrangement of three English folk songs 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 medley in the ‘Made in’ series based on traditional Northumbrian tunes. (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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Traditional ~ Arranged by Melanie Thorne

If you liked the first volume, you are sure to like the second! (Grade 5-6)

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Niccolò Paganini ~ Arranged by Melanie Thorne

A set of variations on the famous theme by Paganini.         (Grade4-6)

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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)

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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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Japanese Traditional ~ Arranged by Melanie Thorne

An interesting flute quartet based on a Japanese Traditional theme.

(Grade 4-5)

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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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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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G F Handel ~ arranged by Melanie Thorne
This is an arrangement of the famous ‘Entrance of the Queen of Sheba’ from Solomon.  It is not always faithful to the original as it is not just a transcription and has been slightly shortened to make it playable for wind instruments.  The 4th part also gives the work a sense of direction through the varying bass line, and provides interest, rather than just harmonic support, for the 4th Flute (opt. alto or bass) player. (Grade 7-8)
[3 Fl/ 1 Fl opt. alto or bass Fls]

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J.S. Bach ~ arranged by Melanie Thorne

Unlike the other keyboard Toccatas, BWV 916 is clearly in 3 movements and the first movement is an ideal opener for concerts.  It alternates ritornello and tutti sections, and this arrangement (not totally a transcription) works well for the flute ensemble.  Although there are some passages that are not identical to the original, the harmonic profile of the original has been retained. (Grade 6-8) [3 Fl/Fl or alto flute]

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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)

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Howard Blake ~ Arranged by Melanie Thorne

A good concert item, not only for the Christmas period (Grade 4-5)

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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)

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