Mel Orriss

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

This  favourite from 'The Carnival of the Animals' features of course a Bass Flute solo! As well as being great fun to play, this is also a good piece to demonstrate the bass flute's capabilities in a...

This favourite from 'The Carnival of the Animals' is a good little show piece for the lower flutes, with effective decoration from the higher members of the family.

This favourite from 'The Carnival of the Animals' is a great way to show off the big flutes, with effective decoration from the higher members of the family. Score and parts.

Nine carefully selected movements from the colourful orchestral piece give chance to highlight the various characteristics of the flute family from bouncing kangaroos and lumbering elephants to a beau...

A lively and intricate arrangement of the opening movement from The Nutcracker Suite. 3 C flutes help to capture the 'miniature' character of the music, and the various tunes swap cheekily between the...

Seven 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 en...

Vivaldi's Concerto RV 439 "La Notte" (The Night). Dark and thrilling, with moments of stillness set alongside electric faster sections - an exciting concert piece for an advanced quintet. This piece i...

Resting by the fire in peace and contentment whilst outside the rain pours down. The warm legato tune is shared here between the three flutes, accompanied by the raindrop motif in the other flutes.

A simplified and shortened version of the famous Vivaldi movement, ideal for concerts and weddings. At it's full length it would suit a bride with a long aisle with a bit of composure time, but there...

A simplified and shortened version of the famous Vivaldi movement, ideal for concerts and weddings. At it's full length it would suit a bride with a long aisle with a bit of composure time, but there...

Featuring possibly one of the most famous flute solos, set against arpeggiated harp chords, (which could be played on piano if necessary) this is a faithful arrangement of Vaughan Williams' richly tex...

Basse Danse, Pieds-en-l'air and Mattachins from Peter Warlock's most well-known work. These pieces reflect the colourful life of their composer and feature energetic rhythms and unexpected dischords i...

Basse Danse, Pieds-en-l'air and Mattachins from Peter Warlock's most well-known work. These pieces reflect the colourful life of their composer and feature energetic rhythms and unexpected dischords i...

These two pieces are taken from William Walton's 1963 orchestral suite from the 1944 film Henry V. In the sombre Passacaglia, the ground bass line eventually passes through most of the parts, supporti...

Wagner composed Siegfried Idyll as a birthday present to his second wife, Cosima, after the birth of their son Siegfried in 1869. It was first performed by a chamber ensemble on Christmas morning in 1...

Wagner composed Siegfried Idyll as a birthday present to his second wife, Cosima, after the birth of their son Siegfried in 1869. It was first performed by a chamber ensemble on Christmas morning in 1...

This delightful set of traditional Country Dances were set for String Orchestra by British composer Herbert Murrill in 1945, and are arranged here for flute choir. The eight short pieces (the shortest...

A big fun arrangement for flute choir of the famous film tune. As well as being thoroughly enjoyable to play and listen to, this piece gives a good opportunity for players to learn about playing in 2/...

An ideal first ensemble piece for early grades. The 2nd Clarinet part uses simple notes, but features 5 different "percussion" instruments, including Car Horn and Siren to give the complete beginner a...

This delightful set of traditional Country Dances were set for String Orchestra by British composer Herbert Murrill in 1945, and are arranged here for clarinet choir. The eight short pieces (the short...

This delightful set of traditional Country Dances were set for String Orchestra by British composer Herbert Murrill in 1945, and are arranged here for double reeds. The eight short pieces (the shortes...

All the glamour of the West End, but for Flutes! "And All That Jazz" from Chicago, high kicks permitted but not essential! Also available as a quartet.

A showstopper for large saxophone ensemble. Fishnets, bowler hats and high kicks permitted but not essential!

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