Concert and Contest Woodwind Music

The six Brandenburg Concertos are among the most familiar of Bach's works. Among the six, the third is a wondrous experience for performers and audience, with its fascinating use of

For this synthesis of Mozart's well-known full orchestral overture, Melanie Thorne has crafted a stunning octet version SSAATTBB saxophones. All parts are engaged and integral, requiring extra practice time

"When I was asked to compose a piece for the Texas Woman's University Flute Choir's performance at the 2019 National Flute Association Convention in Salt Lake City, the idea of using Texas as an

For the stirring overture to Mozart's "Don Giovanni," the arranger separates the layers into different clarinet voices, creating an octet which capably reflects the original. Scored for four B-flat

At the request of the Yorkshire chapter of BASBWE, Thorne has developed this arrangement of the third movement for an ensemble of single-reed woodwinds (optional bassoon) and percussion. For medium advanced

The beginning of this piece depicts the gentler side of water; the first few notes represent the first drops of rain that slowly gain intensity and grow into a rain shower. This is followed by a lyrical

Composed for the 2023 National Flute Association Professional Flute Choir and premiered at the National Flute Association Convention in Phoenix, this fun, up-tempo jazz shuffle gives all the flutes in the