Popularized in Disney's 1940 animated classic Fantasia, this programmatic masterpiece written by Paul Dukas in 1896 builds gradually to an intense finish.
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...
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...
In this straightforward rendering of Gounod's most popular theme, 1st flute carries the melody while 2nd/3rd provide the necessary accompaniment.
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...
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...
For 2 trombones/baritones TC/BC, tuba, opt. horn, piano, bass & drum set
Light staccato figures prevail in this bestselling version of Tschaikowsky's famous ballet theme. Playing with steady rhythmic precision is essential for best results.
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...
Christensen - Grade 4
Pachelbel's Canon is the common name for a canon by the German Baroque composer Johann Pachelbel. This piece is a wonderful choice for your Clarinet ensemble. Featuring a Piano accompaniment and optio...
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...
für 1-3 Querflöten mit optionaler Rhythmusgruppe
This famous excerpt from Act II of Tschaikowsky's immortal Nutcracker suits the idiomatic strengths of flutes to a tee! Crisp articulation of the repetitive 16th-note figures in all parts is essential...
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...
This fresh holiday arrangement features a quartet of instruments that, in the arranger's opinion (he's a trombonist!), produces the best harmonic sound. This lively setting will add spice to any holid...
(F Horn parts optional)
While living in Paris in 1933, Sergei Prokofiev wrote the score for Lt. Kije, a film that was never made. A year later he crafted an orchestral suite from the same material, and it is from that second...
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...
If you're a Disney fan, this is your moment! This medley for brass band by James Christensen contains many of the great hits from the rich Disney repertoire: Alice in Wonderland, Colonel Hathi's March...
Originally from the Disney movie Jungle Book, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy also featured an energetic Latin rendition on their 1999 CD This Beautiful Life. Really hot! (F Horn parts are optional)
Bert Kaempfert's A Swingin' Safari arranged by James Christensen for Flute Ensemble and optional rhythm section of Piano, Bass and Drums.
Leave it to Disney to give us some of the best toe-tapping, Dixie-style songs, cleverly combined in this playable medley for concert band. Lots of ensemble sections and easy effects make it a sure-fir...
With a line-up of composers that reads like a who's who of American songwriters, movies from Walt Disney Studios consistently grace the screen with extraordinary music. Courtesy of Alan Menken, Elton...
Clever transitions highlight this medley of the best known songs from this classic Broadway show and movie including: The Sound of Music, My Favorite Things, Do-Re-Mi, and Climb Ev'ry Mountain.
Former Disney arranger James Christensen takes us on a musical adventure around the globe with this entertaining setting of one of the world's most recognizable songs. Opening with a traditional march...
Here is a hilarious novelty number featuring three tenor saxophones rather than the tenors of the singing variety! All of your classic opera favorites are here in a medley that is guaranteed to bring...
A spectacular medley with optional narration, featuring the best from Broadway's golden era (1934-1959).
The author of this traditional Burgundian carol is unknown, but Frenchman Bernard de la Monnoyne wrote lyrics sometime in the early 1700's. Some 300 years later, this timeless holiday favorite has bee...