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, jaz...

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)

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

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...

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 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 t...

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...

2 F-Horn 2 Trombone 1 2 Trombone 2 2 Baritone B. C. 2 Baritone T. C. 2 Tuba 1 Piano (opt.) 1 Bass (opt.) 1 Drums (opt.).

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...

Bert Kaempfert's A Swingin' Safari arranged by James Christensen for Flute Ensemble and optional rhythm section of Piano, Bass and Drums.

2 Bb-, 1 Alt, 1 Bass-Klarinette

For 2 trombones/baritones TC/BC, tuba, opt. horn, piano, bass & drum set

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!

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...

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...

Popularized by countless jazz artists including Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald and Harry Connick Jr., this setting of the familiar tune features two key changes, lots of tutti writing to build confi...

für 1-3 Querflöten mit optionaler Rhythmusgruppe

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 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...

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...

(F Horn parts optional)