Mel Orriss

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 quintet.

This miniature March is perfect for an early grades ensemble.. the 3rd and 4th parts are simple enough for Grade 1s, and the 1st part gives intermediate players a chance to practise their grace notes.

This miniature March is perfect for an early grades ensemble.. the 3rd and 4th parts are simple enough for Grade 1s, and the 1st part gives intermediate players a chance to practise their grace notes.

A perfect companion piece to "So Long, Farewell" this is a comical and highly entertaining version of the famous puppet show song  from The Sound of Music.  The bass flute gets to play the fool in thi...

A charming and quirky collection of 4 contrasting pieces (Lyrical Waltz, Gavotte, Romance, and Waltz-Scherzo) taken from various orchestral and piano suites by Shostakovich. These pieces are primarily...

This enchanting aria from The Mikado, sung by Yum-Yum as she muses on her own beauty, is set here for 2 flutes, alto and bass and features a lyrical solo line floating over a seamless accompaniment. T...

This enchanting aria from The Mikado, sung by Yum-Yum as she muses on her own beauty, is set here for 2 flutes, alto and bass and features a lyrical solo line floating over a seamless accompaniment. T...

A classic 40's tune from the pen of the English light music composer Jack Strachey. This jaunty little number is best known for being the theme from "Housewives' Choice", a popular radio show on the B...

This piece is a setting of two traditional songs, both of which tell the story of scavenger birds planning to feed on the body of a dead knight. The first tune, The Three Ravens, was first printed in...

This piece is a setting of two traditional songs, both of which tell the story of scavenger birds planning to feed on the body of a dead knight. The first tune, The Three Ravens, was first printed in...

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...

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...

This quintessential British Overture by Edward White was made famous as the theme tune to the 50's radio show "Children's Hour" and is still a popular piece in the light entertainment repertoire. Grea...

A dreamy Wizard Of Oz tune.. the opening verse uses hints of Chopin's "Raindrop" prelude in the accompaniment, leading into the warm, rich harmonies of the chorus.

A theatrical arrangement in which the various instruments take on the roles of the Scarecrow, the Tinman and the Cowardly Lion, complete with simple percussion and costumes. Available in 3 versions fo...

A virtuosic arrangement of the thrilling overture from Leonard Bernstein's comic operetta Candide. Sparkling excitement from start to finish!

A 50's classic from the female close harmony group "The Chordettes" (you know the one.. bom bom bom bom etc); also more recently used in the "Halloween" films. The original featured the owner of the r...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Another dazzling show tune from Chicago, this number whizzes along... great for an encore! This version also has an optional swannee whistle!

This arrangement of the famous piano piece works equally well for a small or large ensemble, and features the rich tone of the bass and alto flutes in the middle section.

This arrangement of the famous piano piece works equally well for a small or large ensemble, and features the rich tone of the bass and alto flutes in the middle section.