Mel Orriss

Composed in 1899 for solo piano, and then orchestrated by the composer in 1910, Ravel described this piece as "an evocation of a Pavane that a little princess might, in former times, have danced at th...

Composed in 1899 for solo piano, and then orchestrated by the composer in 1910, Ravel described this piece as "an evocation of a Pavane that a little princess might, in former times, have danced at th...

Certainly the most well known of Rachmaninov's Fourteen Songs, Op.34, this is the final song of the set, and has no words, but is sung on one vowel of the singer's choice. This setting shares the melo...

Certainly the most well known of Rachmaninov's Fourteen Songs, Op.34, this is the final song of the set, and has no words, but is sung on one vowel of the singer's choice. This setting shares the melo...

Dreaming, the best known movement from Schumann's Kinderszenen, written for piano in 1838. This short piece suits the lyrical qualities of the clarinet, with the 3 top parts sharing the tune, supporte...

Dreaming, the best known movement from Schumann's Kinderszenen, written for piano in 1838. This short piece suits the lyrical qualities of the clarinet, with the 3 top parts sharing the tune, supporte...

Six pieces from Tchaikovsky's Opus 39 for piano. Although the original collection is "for the Young" these are charming miniatures which make satisfying and enjoyable pieces for a fairly advanced ense...

Six pieces from Tchaikovsky's Opus 39 for piano. Although the original collection is "for the Young" these are charming miniatures which make satisfying and enjoyable pieces for a fairly advanced ense...

A light-hearted arrangement of the festive favourite, complete with coconuts, sleighbells, a sparkling triangle and optional whip, played from within the group or by a tame percussion player/audience...

The classic Beatles tune in an arrangement that develops the string quartet material from the original into a unique and interesting double-reed setting.

Three very contrasting Christmas Carols here for early grade Flutes and Clarinets. The first of the two traditional Czech tunes is the energetic Zither Carol, followed by the more gentle and sentiment...

Three very contrasting Christmas Carols here for early grade Flutes and Clarinets. The first of the two traditional Czech tunes is the energetic Zither Carol, followed by the more gentle and sentiment...

This is a setting of two 15th Century French tunes which are now commonly associated with Christmas: "Ding Dong Merrily On High" and "Noël Nouvelet". The piece begins with the tune set in rather a med...

This is a setting of two 15th Century French tunes which are now commonly associated with Christmas: "Ding Dong Merrily On High" and "Noël Nouvelet". The piece begins with the tune set in rather a med...

Three very contrasting Christmas Carols here for early grade oboes. The first of the two traditional Czech tunes is the energetic Zither Carol, followed by the more gentle and sentimental Rocking Caro...

Three very contrasting Christmas Carols here for early grade oboes. The first of the two traditional Czech tunes is the energetic Zither Carol, followed by the more gentle and sentimental Rocking Caro...

Eugene Damaré (1840-1919) was an accomplished flautist, and pieces for flute and piccolo feature heavily amongst his 400+ works. La Tourterelle (The Wren) was originally written as a piccolo showpiece...

Eugene Damaré (1840-1919) was an accomplished flautist, and pieces for flute and piccolo feature heavily amongst his 400+ works. La Tourterelle (The Wren) was originally written as a piccolo showpiece...

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 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...

An original set of 3 short but effective pieces: A Muster of Peacocks, A Parliament of Owls and A Paddling of Ducks. Great fun for young players!

An original set of 3 short but effective pieces: A Muster of Peacocks, A Parliament of Owls and A Paddling of Ducks. Great fun for young players!

An original set of 3 short but effective pieces: A Muster of Peacocks, A Parliament of Owls and A Paddling of Ducks. Great fun for young players!

An original set of 3 short but effective pieces: A Muster of Peacocks, A Parliament of Owls and A Paddling of Ducks. Great fun for young players!

A whizzy little arrangement of the virtuoso showpiece from the opera "The Tale of Tsar Saltan".  The chromatic melody buzzes frantically from one part to the other, making it a little less exhausting...