James Christensen: Mittelschwere Noten

Eine lebhafte Bearbeitung von Can Can für Holzbläserquintett.

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...

Based on the enduring popularity of Piccolo Espagnol and Piccolo Francaise, Jim penned this delightful, Irish-flavored original. Sporting fanciful solo flourishes a la Galway and a piano part that's e...

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...

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 spirited south-of-the-border folk tune gets quick attention wherever and whenever it's played. Scored here in 6/8 and 3/4 time, the ensemble shouts 'Ole' at the very end for a fun-loving finish.

This short, lyrical original in 3/4 time and AABA form features a brief rubato solo for bassoon before the final section. Duration 1:05

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...

This hauntingly beautiful melody by J.S. Bach has been arranged for flute choir by James Christensen. This is a perfect selection for an intermediate group of flute players to take to contest or showc...

Every member of the trio shares equally in the excitement generated by this popular Ukrainian carol. Scored here in 3/8 and played in 'one,' a tutti trill at the end brings everything to an especially...

Complete with a rubato intro and decorated throughout with well-placed trills and grace notes, this creative holiday setting will be a guaranteed hit with audiences of all ages. The delicate 'music bo...

From the pen of veteran arranger James Christensen comes a fabulous collection of traditional carols, mixed into a charming medley for the holidays. Includes: O How Joyfully, Good Christian Men Rejoic...

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...

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...

Hier ist ein reizvolles Arrangement dieses klassischen Weihnachtsliedes für 4 Flöten.

With durations of 1:45 or less, this collection of holiday gems offers lots of programming flexibility -- each selection stands well alone or can be played in combination with any or all of the others...

Originally written in 1917 by Pietro Alessandro Yon during his tenure as music director and organist at St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City, Jim Christensen scored this delightful Christmas theme...

Opening and closing with a flurry of chromatic lines emulating windy conditions, this colorful setting of the swingin' holiday classic has interesting parts for all. A modulation from F to Ab major at...

With durations of 1:45 or less, this collection of holiday gems offers lots of programming flexibility -- each selection stands well alone or can be played in combination with any or all of the others...

With durations of 1:45 or less, this collection of holiday gems offers lots of programming flexibility -- each selection stands well alone or can be played in combination with any or all of the others...

With durations of 1:45 or less, this collection of holiday gems offers lots of programming flexibility -- each selection stands well alone or can be played in combination with any or all of the others...

With durations of 1:45 or less, this collection of holiday gems offers lots of programming flexibility -- each selection stands well alone or can be played in combination with any or all of the others...

With durations of 1:45 or less, this collection of holiday gems offers lots of programming flexibility -- each selection stands well alone or can be played in combination with any or all of the others...