Mel Orriss

This radiant Sinfonia opens Part 2 of Bach's Christmas Oratorio (1734) — the only cantata in the cycle without an opening chorus. Instead, Bach lets the orchestra speak, capturing the moment heaven an...

This sparkling overture sets the stage for Rossini's 1816 comic opera, fizzing with energy and full of charm. Among its many arrangements, one enduring favourite is the soundtrack to Bugs Bunny's anti...

A light-hearted setting of the famous song, (opening with a tiny music box tribute to another tulip-based song) which uses the similarities to Waltz of the Flowers to best advantage. Sort of Max Bygra...

Taken from Lionel Bart's smash hit musical/film "Oliver!", this song is first sung by the young Oliver Twist as he languishes in the basement of Sowerberry's the undertakers. Starting simply, this sen...

Taken from Lionel Bart's smash hit musical/film "Oliver!", this song is first sung by the young Oliver Twist as he languishes in the basement of Sowerberry's the undertakers. Starting simply, this sen...

A cheeky and entertaining version of this classic film tune in which the themes scuttle through the different lines, with plenty of sudden dynamic contrasts to keep you on your toes!

A cheeky and entertaining version of this classic film tune in which the themes scuttle through the different lines, with plenty of sudden dynamic contrasts to keep you on your toes! The big flutes gi...

Every bear that ever there was is having a splendid time in this rousing arrangement of the classic song from 1907: large ones, tiny ones, cute ones and naughty ones... A favourite for bear lovers of...

Taken from Lionel Bart's smash hit musical/film "Oliver!", this song is first sung by the young Oliver Twist as he languishes in the basement of Sowerberry's the undertakers. Starting simply, this sen...

A cheeky and entertaining version of this classic film tune in which the themes scuttle through the different lines, with plenty of sudden dynamic contrasts to keep you on your toes!

This beautiful lullaby sung by Dick Van Dyke in "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" makes an ideal piece for a mixed group, with plenty of interest in all the parts.

A larger than life arrangement of the famous tune for a mixed ability group... full of fun and plenty of interest in all parts. Various simple percussion (including car horn) adds to the excitement!

These four well known tunes all have a story to tell, and give early grade players the chance to tell the stories through the music. Cheeky harmonies express the mischievous Rakes of Mallow and contra...

A slightly larger version of CLW004c featuring Eb Clarinet and Contra Alto Clarinet. An engaging arrangement which includes an optional train whistle and acme siren! Very popular with players and a bi...

These two dances are perhaps the most well known from a set of Pavanes and other pieces originally written for viols and lute, and published in 1604. Helpful dynamics and articulation give these piece...

Created for Brent Flute Choir for their Wembley Arena performance in 2018, this piece uses the glorious Largo from Dvorak's Symphony No. 9 to bookend a flutey setting of Alan Menken's famous song "A W...

*WINNER, NFA Best Flute Method 2017* Do you need to add ornaments to a baroque piece, or wonder how to get a Menuet to dance off the page? Following the enormous success of Elizabeth Walker's first aw...

A little known gem taken from L'Almanach Aux Images, a set of piano pieces published in 1911. This is a truly beautiful tune with lucious French harmonies which are ideally suited to the timbre of the...

A thoroughly entertaining celebration of everyone's favourite proboscidean! Nellie the Elephant goes on quite a splendid flutey adventure into the world of Saint-Saëns, where she performs an Elephant...

This well known miniature from the ballet La Fille Mal Gardée is danced by the Widow Simone (and accompanying ballerinas) as she is enraptured by a pair of clogs presented by her daughter. In this flu...

This well known miniature from the ballet La Fille Mal Gardée is danced by the Widow Simone (and accompanying ballerinas) as she is enraptured by a pair of clogs presented by her daughter. In this flu...

This charming miniature was written for piano in 1893, taking its inspiration from 18th Century musical snuff boxes. The simple tune plays with a two against three rhythm, with a briefly more elaborat...

This charming miniature, originally written for piano in 1893, is set here for 2 piccolos and 2 flutes, ideally suited to the "music box" style. The opening tune plays with a two against three rhythm,...

A Randy Newman classic.. originally from his musical Faust, but later used in the American TV series Cop Rock. A poignant and gorgeous tune. Also available as a quartet.

This classic song from Toy Story is great fun for both small and large groups, and is becoming a real favourite in many school ensembles. Available in 2 versions.. so that even the Grade 1s can join i...