Mel Orriss

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...

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...

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.

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.

Although this charming Sicilienne is perhaps the most famous composition attributed to the Austrian composer Maria-Theresia von Paradis, it may have been derived from a Violin Sonata by Weber. It was...

Although this charming Sicilienne is perhaps the most famous composition attributed to the Austrian composer Maria-Theresia von Paradis, it may have been derived from a Violin Sonata by Weber. It was...

This enchanting aria from The Mikado, sung by Yum-Yum as she muses on her own beauty, is set here for 3 flutes, alto and bass and features a lyrical solo line floating over a seamless accompaniment. T...

Made famous by Dick Van Dyke in Mary Poppins, this is an ideal piece for beginner to intermediate flute choir or quintet. It features a bass flute solo in the slower section, and gives good practise o...

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...

This is a really warm and cosy arrangement, and whilst being suitable for intermediate players, it's gorgeous enough to be an essential part of the Christmas Repertoire for more advanced players.

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 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!

A thrilling 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 than...

*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 big fun arrangement for massed clarinets and bassoons with optional snare drum of Elmer Bernstein's famous film tune. As well as being thoroughly enjoyable to play and listen to, this piece gives a...