J S Bach ~ Arranged by Melanie Thorne

This is a demanding piece for school orchestra, but worth the

practice. (Grade 4-6)

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

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Georges Bizet ~ Arranged by Melanie Thorne

An arrangement of one of Bizet’s best know compositions.

This is a very satisfying piece to play and is particularly popular

in concerts. (Grade 5-6)

[Pice/3 Fl/2 B♭ Cl/2 Alto Sax/Ten Sax/B♭ Tr/Perc/2 Vln/2 Cello]

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Edvard Grieg ~ Arranged by Melanie Thorne

This is a demanding piece in many respects for the school orchestra.  Although it is great fun to play, the students will also find it quite a

challenge. (Grade 5-6)

[3 Fl/2 Bb Cl/3 Alto Sax/1 Ten Sax/2 Synths/2 Vln/2 Cello]

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Gabriel Fauré ~ Arranged by Melanie Thorne

This is a more advanced piece arranged for school orchestra – but

if a challenge is required – this is your piece. (Grade 4-6)

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

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Emmanuel Chabrier ~ Arranged by Melanie Thorne

A little-known piece arranged for school orchestra.  Its relaxing style

is very attractive to the listener – it has always been popular with

students. (Grade 4-6)

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

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William Boyce ~ Arranged by Melanie Thorne

An arrangement of the very popular Symphony No. IV by

William Boyce.  This is a very tuneful work and would be a

popular item for concerts.  (Grade 5-7)

[2 Fl/Ob/2B♭ Cl/Bsn/2 Hn in F/Timps/Vln I and II/Vla/Cello/Dbl Bass]

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