Thorp Music - Our Music - Flexible Ensemble

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These arrangements are playable in various combinations and include parts for all concert band, brass band and stringed instruments. Many optional extra parts are included such as, Piano, Guitar, Percussion and Voices.

GRADE 1
Stadium Rock by A. Hallam. Cleverly composed by Adrian Hallam using very simple notation, the atmosphere and excitement of a stadium audience is recreated. Featuring the fun ingredients of claps, stomps and sporting chants, this one is a real Aussie winner! Oi! Oi! Oi! Code FE025 $95.00

William Tell Overture arr. J. Thorp, 4-part arrangement. This lively and highly-charged overture sounds terrific at this very easy level. With nothing faster than a crotchet (quavers in percussion), effective scoring and use of varied dynamics, your players will be very eager to tackle this one. - A winner!
Code FE022 $98.00

This Old Man arr. J. Thorp, 4-part arrangement. Even beginning groups can play with a bold and impressive sound with this theme song from Barney. Every part gets a shining moment. Code FE013 $95.00

GRADE 1.5
Congratulations arr. J. Thorp, 5-part arrangement. You can't look past this piece to close your Awards Ceremony! This bright showtime march is very accessible and fun to play. Your audience will be clapping along even without your encouragement - Guaranteed! Code FE028 $98.00
Haunted by A. Hallam. Have you ever been scared? …really scared?! This fun and descriptive piece will take you there. Frighteningly realistic and lots of fun! Code FE026 $98.00
Processional Pack No.1 arr. M. Butcher, 4–part arrangement. "Gaudeamus Igitur" (Brahms), "March from Scipio" (Handel), "See, The Conquering Hero Comes" (Handel) and "Pomp and Circumstance March No.1" (Elgar). Mike's marvellously effective arrangements are ideal for school assemblies, award ceremonies and presentation nights. Code FE023 $119.00
Advance Australia Fair arr. M. Butcher, 4–part arrangement. Mike Butcher OAM, who wrote the official arrangement of our National Anthem, has carefully adapted "Advance Australia Fair" for young players with modest ranges for all instruments. The best and easiest version available – you can't afford not to have this in your library. Code FE024 $98.00
Hey Baby arr. J. Thorp, 5-part arrangement. “-Ooh Aah!” Some tunes just never go out of style. Bruce Channel’s hit of the early 1960s is popular again with the release of DJ Otzi’s version of “Hey Baby”. This is a wonderful motivator for your young ensemble. Code FE018 $98.00
Shout! arr. J. Thorp, 5-part arrangement. Originally a hit for Johnny O’Keefe, this tune is popular with all ages and features a wide range of dynamics for the ensemble. (pp - f). Code FE017 $98.00

Go West arr. J. Thorp, 5-part arrangement. Every concert needs a little fun! This very easy and appealing arrangement incorporating Pachelbel’s Canon is a great motivator for your players and a guaranteed audience pleaser.
Code FE014 $98.00

Mambo No.5 (A Little Bit Of...) arr. J. Thorp, 5-part arrangement. The appeal of this Latin tune has been captured again by Bob the Builder. Your ensemble is sure to enjoy this fun adaptation for flexible ensemble.
Code FE006 $98.00

I Got You (I Feel Good) arr. J. Thorp, 5-part arrangement. Here’s the tune that your students will beg to play! James Brown’s infectious hit will appeal to all ages.
Code FE004 $98.00

Funky Town arr. J. Thorp. 5-part arrangement. Joan has captured the unique disco groove with this version for flexible ensemble. – Guaranteed fun!
Code FE005 $98.00

I’m a Believer arr. J. Thorp. 5-part arrangement. Smashmouth recorded this Neil Diamond and Monkeys hit for the animated movie, “Shrek”. Your ensemble will play this one with confidence.
Code FE003 $98.00

Hymn Pack No. 1 – Grade 1.5 to 2, arr. J. Thorp. “Abide With Me”, “Lead, Kindly Light”,
“The Recessional” and “O God, Our Help in Ages Past”. Hymns and chorales are wonderful development tools for your ensemble. They’re 4-part arrangements, suitable for complete concert band, brass band, orchestra or mixed ensemble.
Code FE008 $119.00

Early Music Pack No.1 arr. G. Armitage, 4-part arrangements. “Blow Thy Horn, Hunter”, “Dance”, “Terza Desderada”, “Allemande”, “Dance No. 93”, “French Dance”. Perfect for the practical classroom music lesson, these arrangements demonstrate the compositional elements and styles of this era.
Code FE009 $119.00

GRADE 2

Masterpieces Pack No.2 arr. J. Thorp, 5-part arrangement. Contents: Richard Strauss’ grand, “Also Sprach Zarathustra” Intro featured in “2001: A Space Odyssey”, “In The Hall of the Mountain King” from Grieg’s very popular “Peer Gynt” suite, plus Pachelbel’s “Canon” – the most famous Basso Continuo of all time. - Impressive!
Code FE029 $150.00

Masterpieces Pack No. 1 arr. J. Thorp, 5-part arrangement. "Evening Prayer" (Humperdinck), "Jupiter" (Holst), "Ase's Death" (Grieg) and "Nimrod" (Elgar). Some of the world's most beautiful music carefully adapted for Flexible Ensemble. Excellent pieces to reinforce good phrasing, ensemble texture and expressive performance.
Code FE027 $150.00

Evening Prayer arr. J. Thorp. 5-part arrangement. The elegant theme from Engelbert’s Humperdinck’s “Hansel and Gretel” is a musical treat for your aspiring musicians. It adapts beautifully for 5 (or more) –piece ensemble and is an excellent work to reinforce good phrasing, ensemble texture and expressive performance.
Code FE021 $98.00

In the Hall of the Mountain King arr. J. Thorp. 5-part arrangement. Grieg’s well-known piece from the “Peer Gynt” suite will kindle the imagination of young players and impress audiences with this spirited adaptation for young ensembles. The gradual crescendo and accelerando builds to a dramatic and energetic finale.
Code FE020 $98.00

The James Bond Theme arr. J. Thorp. 5-part arrangement. James Bond has great appeal with today’s younger musicians, making this another piece you can trust to motivate your players whilst teaching strong musical concepts.
Code FE001 $98.00

Baroque Pack No.1 arr. G. Armitage, 4-part arrangements. “Bouree” from Violin Sonata No.2
(J.S. Bach), “Chaconne” Theme and Variations (Handel), “Minuet” (Bohm) and “A Song of Contentment” (J.S. Bach). Perfect for the practical classroom music lesson, these arrangements demonstrate the compositional elements and styles of this era.
Code FE010 $119.00

GRADE 3

The Fabulous Village People arr. J. Thorp, 5-part arrangement. This masterful collage of glamour and glitz features some of the best dance music of the ‘70’s: “Macho Man”, “Go West” and “YMCA”. Expect some audience participation with this performance!
Code FE019 $150.00

And All That Jazz arr. J. Thorp. 5-part arrangement. This catchy melody from the musical, Chicago, is sure to be popular with your students. It provides plenty of harmonic and stylistic interest giving each part a chance to play the melody at some point.
Code FE002 $98.00

Hallelujah Chorus arr. J. Thorp. 4-part arrangement. It's Handel's famous Hallelujah Chorus from The Messiah adapted for flexible ensemble whilst still retaining the power and grandeur of the original. It’s very appropriate for a holiday program or a Baroque practical music lesson.
Code FE007 $98.00

Classical Pack No.1 arr. G. Armitage, 4-part arrangements. “Allegro Finale” (Haydn), “Symphony No.94 (‘Surprise’) 2nd Mov’t Excerpt” (Haydn), “Arietta” (Mozart), “Entre” (Pleyel). Perfect for the practical classroom music lesson, these arrangements demonstrate the compositional elements and styles of this era.
Code FE011 $119.00

GRADE 4
Romantic Pack No.1 arr. G. Armitage, 4-part arrangements. “Song Without Words” (Mendelssohn), “Solvejg’s Song” from Peer Gynt (Grieg), “Marche Militaire” (Schubert), and “Sunday” (Brahms). Perfect for the practical classroom music lesson, these arrangements demonstrate the compositional elements and styles of this era.
Code FE012 $119.00