Series: Flute Trio
Grade: 3 Features: 3 Flutes Item: 14307 Price: $6.50
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 to this old Welsh air in 1884, at the age of 25. The song has gone on to become one of the most beloved melodies ever. Add that to James Christensen’s understanding of the inherent timbre and characteristics of these three instrument combinations, and you’ve got a sure winner for your next recital or concert performance.
Series: Clarinet Trio
Grade: 3 Features: 3 Bb Clarinets Item: 14922 Price: $6.50
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 to this old Welsh air in 1884, at the age of 25. The song has gone on to become one of the most beloved melodies ever. Add that to James Christensen’s understanding of the inherent timbre and characteristics of these three instrument combinations, and you’ve got a sure winner for your next recital or concert performance.
Series: Trombone Trio
Grade: 2+ Features: 3 Tenor Trombones Item: 17571 Price: $6.50
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 to this old Welsh air in 1884, at the age of 25. The song has gone on to become one of the most beloved melodies ever. Add that to James Christensen’s understanding of the inherent timbre and characteristics of these three instrument combinations, and you’ve got a sure winner for your next recital or concert performance.
Series: Flute Trio
Grade: 3 Features: 3 Flutes Item: 14312 Price: $6.50
Series: Flute Solo
Grade: 4+ Features: Flute Solo Item: 10439 Price: $6.95
Grade 4+ musicians will enjoy this arrangement of Henry Mancini's classic tune from the Paramount Picture Hatari!. Equally comfortable writing in any style, James Christensen has brought this playful melody to life for flute, clarinet, and tuba soloists. His understanding of the range and technical limitations of developing players is obvious in these fabulous arrangements.
Series: Tuba Solo
Grade: 4+ Features: Tuba Solo Item: 13029 Price: $6.95
Written by Henry Mancini for the film Hatari (1962), the enduring popularity of this theme makes it an excellent choice for concerts and recitals. An effective interpretation requires accurate observance of articulations and playing with some melodic agility.
Series: Saxophone Quartet
Grade: 3 Features: Soprano (opt. Alto), Alto, Tenor and Baritone Saxes Item: 15932 Price: $8.50
Series: Flute Trio
Grade: 4 Features: 3 Flutes Item: 14330 Price: $6.50
Series: Piccolo Solo
Grade: 5 Features: Piccolo Solo Item: 10409 Price: $6.95
From Tschaikowsky’s immortal Nutcracker, this selection for grade 5 piccolo players retains the original style of the classic theme, making it a perfect choice for contests and recitals. Duration 1:20.
Series: Flute Choir
Grade: 3-4 Features: Collection Contains:
Hark! The Herald Angels; The First Noel; Silent Night; Bring A Torch; Joy To The World; Pat-A-Pan; Away In A Manger; God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen; Jingle Bells; Adeste Fideles Item: 14680 Price: $3.00
Series: Flute Choir
Grade: 3-4 Features: Collection Contains:
Hark! The Herald Angels; The First Noel; Silent Night; Bring A Torch; Joy To The World; Pat-A-Pan; Away In A Manger; God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen; Jingle Bells; Adeste Fideles Item: 14690 Price: $3.00
Series: Flute Choir
Grade: 3-4 Features: Collection Contains:
Hark! The Herald Angels; The First Noel; Silent Night; Bring A Torch; Joy To The World; Pat-A-Pan; Away In A Manger; God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen; Jingle Bells; Adeste Fideles Item: 14700 Price: $3.00
Series: Flute Choir
Grade: 3-4 Features: Collection Contains:
Hark! The Herald Angels; The First Noel; Silent Night; Bring A Torch; Joy To The World; Pat-A-Pan; Away In A Manger; God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen; Jingle Bells; Adeste Fideles Item: 14710 Price: $3.00
Series: Flute Choir
Grade: 3-4 Features: Collection Contains:
Hark! The Herald Angels; The First Noel; Silent Night; Bring A Torch; Joy To The World; Pat-A-Pan; Away In A Manger; God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen; Jingle Bells; Adeste Fideles Item: 14670 Price: $7.00
Series: Flute Choir
Grade: 3-4 Features: Collection Contains:
Hark! The Herald Angels; The First Noel; Silent Night; Bring A Torch; Joy To The World; Pat-A-Pan; Away In A Manger; God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen; Jingle Bells; Adeste Fideles Item: 14720 Price: $19.00
Series: Baritone-Tuba Quartet
Grade: 3+ Features: 2 Baritones and 2 Tubas Item: 18074 Price: $12.95
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 the original but made it fun for baritone-tuba quartets seeking grade 3+ material. Duration 2:20.
Series: Cadet String Orchestra
Grade: 2 Item: 9002 Price: $45.00
Scored in the keys of G and C for standard strings with optional piano and snare drum, this immortal march will be incredible popular with everyone. First written by Major Kenneth Alford in 1916 and later made famous in the movie Bridge On The River Kwai, it demands a steady, stately tempo. This is especially true if audiences are invited to whistle along with the melody at measure 5, as Jim suggests in his score.
Series: Brass Sextet
Grade: 2 Features: 2 Trumpets, French Horn, Trombone, Baritone and Tuba Item: 19180 Price: $9.50
Series: Flute Quartet
Grade: 4 Features: 4 Flutes Item: 14510 Price: $7.50
Series: Flute Trio
Grade: 3 Features: 3 Flutes Item: 14340 Price: $6.50
Series: Cadet String Orchestra
Grade: 2 Item: 9018 Price: $45.00
This beautiful grade 2 setting on a melody rich in history and known by over 100 names (including Londonderry Air) will please your players and your audience. Optional piano and percussion (bells) parts are included in each set. Duration 2:00.
Series: Flute Quartet
Grade: 4 Features: 4 Flutes Item: 14520 Price: $7.50
Series: Flute Quartet
Grade: 3+ Features: 4 Flutes Item: 14522 Price: $9.50
In the capable hands of grade 3+ players (and veteran arranger Christensen), this exuberant Christmas theme for four flutes will be terrific fun for all. Dramatic pyramid entrances, fast-moving flourishes, harmonized duet lines, and a modulation from the key of Bb to C are highlights. Ample articulation markings are provided to ensure a musically colorful performance. Duration 1:45.
Series: Flute Trio
Grade: 4+ Features: 3 Flutes Item: 14347 Price: $8.50
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!
Series: Flute Solo
Grade: 3 Features: Flute Solo Item: 10532 Price: $7.95
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 settings for both; the piano part is not difficult. Duration 1:30.
Series: Trombone Solo
Grade: 3+ Features: Trombone Solo Item: 12405 Price: $7.95
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 settings for both; the piano part is not difficult. Duration 1:30.
Series: Flute Trio
Grade: 3 Features: 3 Flutes Item: 14386 Price: $6.50
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 for three flutes. All parts share the melodic spotlight and the number of players per part can be doubled or tripled for a full flute choir sound.
Series: Saxophone Quartet
Grade: 3+ Features: Soprano (opt. Alto), Alto, Tenor and Baritone Saxes Item: 16032 Price: $9.50
Series: Woodwind Quintet
Grade: 3+ Features: Flute, Oboe, Bb Clarinet, French Horn and Bassoon Item: 16877 Price: $8.50
This setting arranged for grade 3+ groups, is also known as What Child Is This?. Regardless of your title preference, Christensen's setting makes perfect programming for any performance venue. Duration 1:40.
Series: Flute Trio
Grade: 3 Features: 3 Flutes Item: 14394 Price: $8.50
Series: Flute Quartet
Grade: 3 Features: 4 Flutes Item: 14544 Price: $8.50
Series: Woodwind Quintet
Grade: 3+ Features: Flute, Oboe, Bb Clarinet, French Horn and Bassoon Item: 16880 Price: $8.50
Series: Cadet String Orchestra
Grade: 2+ Item: 9143 Price: $45.00
This grade 2+ arrangement of the celebratory Hebrew folk song, meaning “Let Us Rejoice”, is a staple of band performers at Jewish festivals. Though the tune is an ancient folk song, the person responsible for the popularity of this tune is Abraham Zevi Idelsohn - the father of Jewish Musicology. In 1918 he orchestrated the tune and added simple lyrics to the folksong to celebrate the British victory in Palestine during World War I. Duration ca. 1:55.
Series: Woodwind Quintet
Grade: 4 Features: Flute, Oboe, Bb Clarinet, French Horn and Bassoon Item: 16900 Price: $8.50
Series: Flute Duet
Grade: 3 Features: 2 Flutes Item: 14237 Price: $5.50
Series: Trombone Quartet
Grade: 4 Features: 4 Tenor Trombones Item: 17743 Price: $7.50
This fresh, arrangement features a quartet of instruments that the arranger feels make the best harmony- trombones of course! This lively setting will add spice to any holiday program.
Series: Trombone Quartet
Grade: 4 Features: 4 Tenor Trombones Item: 17747 Price: $10.95
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 this theme so popular for so long. The 4th part calls for bass trombone, and a key modulation midway through adds to the overall charm and excitement. Duration 1:40.
Series: Flute Quartet
Grade: 3 Features: 4 Flutes Item: 14560 Price: $7.50
Series: Woodwind Quintet
Grade: 3 Features: Flute, Oboe, Bb Clarinet, French Horn and Bassoon Item: 16910 Price: $8.50
Series: Flute Trio
Grade: 3 Features: 3 Flutes Item: 14420 Price: $6.50
Series: Flute Quartet
Grade: 3 Features: 4 Flutes Item: 14592 Price: $9.50
This lush version of one of Mancini's best-loved songs falls well within the abilities of grade 3 students, modulating from the key of C to D major for dramatic impact, and sustaining momentum with moving lines in the supporting parts. 1st Flute leads with the melody throughout.
Series: Trombone Quartet
Grade: 3+ Features: 4 Tenor Trombones Item: 17757 Price: $7.50
This timeless tune, written by Henry Mancini and Johnny Mercer, has been arranged here for grade 3+ trombone quartets by trombonist/composer, James Christensen. Made famous in 1962, this tune will bring a smile to audiences young and old. Duration 1:50.
Series: Flute Quartet
Grade: 3+ Features: 4 Flutes Item: 14606 Price: $7.50
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 been arranged in a fresh new flute quartet setting at the grade 3+ level by one of America’s finest, James Christensen.
Series: Piccolo Solo
Grade: 5 Features: Piccolo Solo Item: 10419 Price: $7.95
This latest composition by James Christensen has all the sounds of the U.S.A. for grade 5 piccolo solo with piano accompaniment. Try to pick out all the different segments of American songs that the composer uses. This piece is a follow-up to his successful solo pieces for piccolo including: Piccol O’Reilly, Piccolo Espagnol, and Piccolo Francaise. Duration 2:35.
Series: Piccolo Solo
Grade: 6 Features: Piccolo Solo Item: 10420 Price: $8.95
This fiery original in the Spanish style features dramatic trills, rapid scale runs, bold arpeggios, and an exciting accelerando in the final 12 bars.
Series: Piccolo Solo
Grade: 4 Features: Piccolo Solo Item: 10422 Price: $6.95
Emulating the mood and style of great French classics, this tuneful original opens with an expressive, lyrical theme in ¾ followed by an energetic allegro in 2/4 featuring ornamental grace notes and well-placed accents.
Series: Piccolo Solo
Grade: 3 Features: Piccolo Solo Item: 10421 Price: $7.95
This grade 3 arrangement of Mexican Hat Dance will be loads of fun for the players and audience. Opening with a familiar bullfighting fanfare in 4/4, it then switches to the primary tune in a festive 6/8 tempo. An interlude midway through in a different key (Bb major) and meter (3/4) provides essential contrast before a recap of the main theme. Duration 1:30.
Series: Piccolo Solo
Grade: 3 Features: Piccolo Solo Item: 10418 Price: $7.95
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 easily managed by high school students, we predict that the sales on this release will surpass the two companion pieces in no time flat.
Series: Clarinet Quartet
Grade: 3 Features: 2 Bb Clarinets, Alto and Bass Clarinets Item: 15160 Price: $7.50
Series: Woodwind Quintet
Grade: 3 Features: Flute, Oboe, Bb Clarinet, French Horn and Bassoon Item: 16940 Price: $8.50
Series: Clarinet Solo
Grade: 4 Features: Clarinet Solo Item: 11073 Price: $6.95
Here's the familiar and exciting Irving Berlin song in an idiomatic solo-with piano setting, individually scored to emphasize the stylistic strengths of the specific instrument for which it is written.
Series: Alto Saxophone Solo
Grade: 3 Features: Alto Saxophone Solo Item: 11416 Price: $6.95
Here's the familiar and exciting Irving Berlin song in an idiomatic solo-with piano setting, individually scored to emphasize the stylistic strengths of the specific instrument for which it is written.
Series: Tenor Saxophone Solo
Grade: 3 Features: Tenor Saxophone Solo Item: 11623 Price: $6.95
Here's the familiar and exciting Irving Berlin song in an idiomatic solo-with piano setting, individually scored to emphasize the stylistic strengths of the specific instrument for which it is written.
Series: Tuba Solo
Grade: 3+ Features: Tuba Solo Item: 13144 Price: $6.95
Here's the familiar and exciting Irving Berlin song in idiomatic solo-with-piano settings. Each edition has been individually scored to emphasize the stylistic strengths of the specific instrument for which it is written. Naturally, the results are incredibly rewarding and musical.
Series: Trombone Quartet
Grade: 3+ Features: 4 Tenor Trombones Item: 17786 Price: $9.50
Here's another great setting of Irving Berlin's popular hit, this time for trombone quartet. This arrangement by one of America's finest arrangers offers great fun for trombonists. Jim Christensen admits that he had fun with it, too!
Series: Woodwind Quintet
Grade: 3 Features: Flute, Oboe, Bb Clarinet, French Horn and Bassoon Item: 16980 Price: $7.50
Series: Flute Quartet
Grade: 4 Features: 4 Flutes Item: 14610 Price: $7.50
Series: Clarinet Quartet
Grade: 3 Features: 4 Bb Clarinets Item: 15190 Price: $7.50
Series: Cadet String Orchestra
Grade: 2+ Features: Collection Contains:
Give My Regards To Broadway; Mary's A Grand Old Name; You're A Grand Old Flag Item: 9445 Price: $45.00
This sampler of George Cohan's themes includes Give My Regards To Broadway, Mary's A Grand Old Name, and You're A Grand Old Flag. It provides a great opportunity for younger players to experience the timeless appeal of Cohan's music. Audiences will love this medley of songs from the master of American show music! Duration 2:00
Series: Flute Quartet
Grade: 4 Features: 4 Flutes Item: 14617 Price: $9.50
This Duke Ellington classic from Sophisticated Ladies has been skillfully adapted for flute quartet by composer/arranger James Christensen. Perfect for lighter chamber music programming or as an encore, this arrangement features a mellow, swinging flute quartet sound throughout. Duration 2:15
Series: Jazz Classics/String Orch
Grade: 3+ Style: Moderate Slow Swing Item: 56170 Price: $52.00
Arranged at the grade 3+ level, this arrangement of the Duke Ellington classic from “Sophisticated Ladies” is ideal for string groups exploring the jazz idiom. Scored for string orchestra with optional rhythm section, the piece features written out or improvised solos for violin, viola, cello, or bass. The director also has the option to omit the solo section altogether. Duration 2:00 without solos
Series: Clarinet Quintet
Grade: 3 Features: 3 Bb, Eb Alto (opt.), Bb Bass Clarinets Item: 15263 Price: $8.50
This world famous “simple” melody lends itself to the warm, woody tone of the clarinet in this fresh and innovative setting. Everyone at your next recital or concert will immediately recognize the theme. Instrumentation includes 3 Bb Clarinets, optional Eb Alto Clarinet, and Bb Bass Clarinet. Duration 1:45.
Series: Piccolo Solo
Grade: 3 Features: Piccolo Solo Item: 10423 Price: $7.95
The sound of a piccolo always gets us in the mood for great American songs. This grade 3 medley by master arranger Jim Christensen features some of the best - Yankee Doodle; Dixie; Battle Hymn Of The Republic; and the famous trio from The Stars And Stripes Forever. Duration 1:50
Series: Clarinet Quartet
Grade: 3 Features: 3 Bb Clarinets, and Bass Clarinet Item: 15213 Price: $11.95
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 become a crowd favorite. Duration 1:10.
Series: Woodwind Quintet
Grade: 3 Features: Flute, Oboe, Bb Clarinet, French Horn and Bassoon Item: 17005 Price: $11.95
Series: Saxophone Quartet
Grade: 4 Features: Soprano (opt. Alto), Alto, Tenor and Baritone Saxes Item: 16305 Price: $10.95
Series: Flute Quartet
Grade: 4 Features: 4 Flutes Item: 14626 Price: $7.50
This grade 4 arrangement of Ned Washington and Victor Young's classic provides a lush setting for flute quartet. The beautiful timbre of the flutes offers the perfect vehicle for the seemingly timeless melodic and harmonic source material. Duration ca 1:45.
Series: Brass Quintet
Grade: 2 Features: 2 Trumpets, Trombone, Baritone and Tuba
Collection Contains:
Wach' Auf Mein Herz Und Singe (Awake My Heart And Sing); Es Ist Gewisslich An Der Zeit(It Is Certainly Time); In Dulci Jubilo (In Sweet Jubilation)
Item: 19050 Price: $8.50
Series: Woodwind Quintet
Grade: 3 Features: Flute, Oboe, Bb Clarinet, French Horn and Bassoon Item: 17015 Price: $11.95
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 work that this familiar Sleigh Ride theme originates. Beautifully scored with optional sleigh bells, it isn't hard to imagine the bone-chilling Russian winters of Prokofiev's youth.
Series: Flute Quartet
Grade: 4 Features: 4 Flutes Item: 14650 Price: $7.50
Series: Trombone Quartet
Grade: 4 Features: 3 Tenor Trombones and Bass Trombone Item: 17814 Price: $7.50
This beautiful quartet arrangement is sure to put everyone in a holiday mood! The warm sonorities of trombones in a peaceful setting are ideal for this easily recognizable song.
Series: Clarinet Choir
Grade: 4 Item: 15767 Price: $13.95