James Christensen

Scored in swingin' 12/8 time, this version of the ever-popular Mancini movie theme features some great special effects -- finger snapping, playing a hi-hat cymbal pattern through a mouthpiece only, ja...

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This well-known Italian song by Luigi Denza is great fun to play. Adapted here for grade 3 flute soloist or grade 3+ trombone soloist, Christensen has masterfully arranged this theme in idiomatic sett...

In this straightforward rendering of Gounod's most popular theme, 1st flute carries the melody while 2nd/3rd provide the necessary accompaniment.

Marked groovy misterioso, this clever arrangement opens with finger snaps before the famous Mancini movie theme begins. An optional 8-bar improvisation section is included (written notes also provided...

Scored in swingin' 12/8 time, this version of the ever-popular Mancini movie theme features some great special effects -- finger snapping, playing a hi-hat cymbal pattern through a mouthpiece only, ja...

Light staccato figures prevail in this bestselling version of Tschaikowsky's famous ballet theme. Playing with steady rhythmic precision is essential for best results.

Arranged for three flutes, this classic piece by Rimsky-Korskov is certain to be a big hit with audiences. In the arranger's own words, flautists will have fun because Flight Fits Flutes!

Set in the form of a passionate Spanish dance, this famous aria from Bizet's Carmen adapts beautifully for flutes since all figures must be played with a light touch to be effective. A modulation at t...

The title of this medley describes it perfectly since it features short snipits of several famous classics. At the same time it showcases the wide range of colorful timbres that are possible in woodwi...

Starting with the release of Piccolo Espagnol in 1972, through the years the music composed/arranged by James Christensen for his flutist wife Karen has become very popular with piccolo soloists the w...

This fiery original in the Spanish style features dramatic trills, rapid scale runs, bold arpeggios, and an exciting accelerando in the final 12 bars.

Presenting the trio section only from Sousa's most famous march, the iconic piccolo solo is provided here in the lead sax (soprano or alto) part, complete with flourishes and trills. Guaranteed to bri...

Scored in a 'slow 2' tempo, this faithful version of the tantalizing theme from Carmen will be a big hit with players and audiences of all ages.

This traditional melody has been cleverly arranged at the grade 3 level for flute trio, clarinet trio, and grade 2+ for trombone trio by James Christensen. Sir Harold Boulton (1859-1935) added lyrics...

This grade 3 setting of the symphonic tone poem by Paul Dukas features the bass clarinet as the Sorcerer's Apprentice. Made famous by the Walt Disney motion picture Fantasia, this piece will instantly...

This immortal Johann Sebastian Bach theme from his Orchestral Suite No. 3 lends itself exceedingly well to the full, rich timbres of a trombone quartet. The top three parts are to be played in a flowi...

Features 4 Tenor Trombones Players and audiences will have fun with Jim's new setting of this Henry Fillmore favorite! Scored at the grade 4 level, everyone shares in the glissando fun that has made t...

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Great music keeps coming back in many different arrangements, and this classic march by Kenneth Alford from the film Bridge Over The River Kwai being no exception. The arranger has kept the style of t...

In print for over 40 years, this popular version of the famous Carmen theme assigns the rhythmic ostinato to bassoon while the remaining parts share melodic material. To achieve optimum success, all a...

Popularized in Disney's 1940 animated classic Fantasia, this programmatic masterpiece written by Paul Dukas in 1896 builds gradually to an intense finish.

Arranged by flutist Amy Kempton and edited by Carl Strommen, all eight pieces in this collection have been carefully edited to ensure a great musical experience. Destined to become standard recital an...

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