Mel Orriss

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...

This miniature is the skilfully crafted trio sung by Yum-Yum, Peep-Bo and Pitti-Sing in The Mikado. The three C flutes share the tune here (as in the original) and also supply a bouncy accompaniment a...

This miniature is the skilfully crafted trio sung by Yum-Yum, Peep-Bo and Pitti-Sing in The Mikado. The three C flutes share the tune here (as in the original) and also supply a bouncy accompaniment a...

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 delightful arrangement of this lively Pizzicato movement from Britten's Simple Symphony. The Trio section makes use of harmonics to replicate the open, strummed strings of the original.

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 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...

This flute version of the famous Welsh hymn (often heard at Rugby matches) borrows from the Male Voice choir tradition that is synonymous with the country. After a lyrical introduction the hymn is pre...

This flute version of the famous Welsh hymn (often heard at Rugby matches) borrows from the Male Voice choir tradition that is synonymous with the country. After a lyrical introduction the hymn is pre...

Another dazzling show tune from Chicago, this number whizzes along... great for an encore. Also available for quintet.

The classic Beatles tune in an arrangement that develops the string quartet material from the original into a unique and interesting flute setting. This piece is quickly becoming a favourite in the Fl...

This is a delicious arrangement of the poignant Lennon/McCartney song for Quartet, with the mellow tones of the lower instruments giving a rich and authentic texture.

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...