James Christensen

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...

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...

Sneak right into the hearts of your audience with undeniable musical charm! Henry Mancini's world-famous cult classic "The Pink Panther" brings inimitable wit, coolness, and pure jazz groove to the st...

Immerse yourself in the magical world of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's world-famous ballet, The Nutcracker! With the iconic "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy" (Op. 71a), publisher Kendor Music presents a tr...

Experience this virtuosic classic in a thrilling arrangement: Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov’s world-famous "Flight of the Bumblebee" reveals its unique and brilliant charm in this flute trio edition publish...

Bring the ultimate Disney groove to your ensemble! With "I Wanna Be Like You" from the timeless classic *The Jungle Book*, you are guaranteed to get any audience swinging. This exciting arrangement ca...

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...

Bring pure swing and infectious jazz energy to the stage with the timeless classic "It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)", published by Hal Leonard! This dynamic arrangement for brass qu...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...