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]

Sample Score

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]

Sample Score

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]

Sample Score

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]

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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]

Sample Score