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 

An arrangement of this famous folk tune, incorporating many popular

styles, including a swing-jazz element.   (Grade 4-6)

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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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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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Traditional ~ Arranged by Melanie Thorne

A Christmas arrangement of the traditional carol ‘My Dancing Day’.

These variations include a swing element and a very lively ending! (Grade 5-6)

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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

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

One of the latest medleys in the ‘Made in’ series based on traditional Northumbrian

tunes. (Grades 5-6)

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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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Niccolo Paganini ~ Arranged by Melanie Thorne

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

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J S Bach ~ Arranged by Melanie Thorne

Two of Bach’s Inventions are still recognisable 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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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 fun, jazzy quartet.  Good for counting and jazz ensemble playing.

(Grade 4-6)

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