| 21st Century Masterworks: Eleven Pieces for Flute Alone | Solo Flute | Judy Nishimura | ALRY | CLICK TO PURCHASE | I wrote a solo especially for this collection of original pieces by women composers. It's called "Mood Swings" and is in fine company: Jennifer Higdon, Sarah Bassingthwaighte and Gay Kahkonen to name a few. |
| Arrival of the Queen of Sheba | Flute Quartet-3 C Flutes and Alto Flute | G.F. Handel, Arr. Nishimura | ALRY | CLICK TO PURCHASE | This is the Sinfonia from Act III of "Solomon" and a great concert opener! |
| Beethoven's 9th Symphony (in 5 Minutes) | Flute Choir-Piccolo, 4 C Flutes, Alto Flute, Bass Flute, Contrabass (opt.) | Ludwig van Beethoven, Arr. Nishimura | ALRY | CLICK TO PURCHASE | This "5 Minute Masterpiece" condenses Beethoven's monumental 9th symphony down from 75 minutes to 5. It covers all the good parts without making the piccolo player wait around 45 minutes before playing! |
| Bridge Over Troubled Water | Flute Choir-Piccolo, 4 C Flutes, Alto Flute, Bass Flute and opt. Contrabass | Paul Simon, Arr. Nishimura | Sheet Music Plus | CLICK TO PURCHASE | In my opinion, one of the best songs ever written. I've given it a gospel feeling which adds nicely to the deep emotion of the melody. |
| Christmas Banquet, The-A Renaissance Collection | Flute Choir-C Flute/Picc., 2 C. Flutes, Alto, Bass | Various, Arr. Nishimura | ALRY | CLICK TO PURCHASE | (CHRISTMAS) A Renaissance mix of Yuletide music and secular dances such as "Greensleeves," "The Boar's Head Carol," "Une jeune fillette," "Psalite" and others. |
| Christmas Flutist, The | Solo Flute | Various | ALRY | CLICK TO PURCHASE | (CHRISTMAS) Have you ever been asked to play your flute at a Christmas party but couldn't because your accompanist wasn't invited? Then this collection of 20 solos for flute alone was written just for you! Also appropriate for use at church services, of course, or for student lessons in December to get into the holiday mood. |
| Christmas Joy For Flute Duet | Flute Duet | Various, Arr. Nishimura | Shawnee Press (Hal Leonard) | CLICK TO PURCHASE | This collection of 20 duets for 2 C Flutes will come in handy during the holiday season. Perfect for church services, school concerts, or just for students and teachers to play at lessons. Each flute shares the melody. |
| Christmas Jubilation | Flute & Piano | Various, Arr. Nishimura | Glory Sound (Hal Leonard) | CLICK TO PURCHASE | My first book for flute and piano contains arrangements that are fun, joyous, jubilant, and yes, sparkling. Something different for your holiday concerts! |
| Christmas Night (and Day) | 2 C Flutes and Piano | Adolphe C. Adam, John B. Calkin, Arr. Nishimura | ALRY | CLICK TO PURCHASE | (CHRISTMAS) The "Night" and "Day" come from the combination of "O Holy Night" and "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day." It's heartfelt where it should be and downright jolly in the middle. |
| Concerto in G Major | 2 C Flutes and Orchestra | Domenico Cimarosa, Edited by Nishimura | ALRY | CLICK TO PURCHASE | A new edition of one of the flute repertoire's most beloved double flute concertos. The score and parts have been recreated from the original manuscript and also includes cadenzas written by me. |
| Dance Suite | Flute Trio-3 C Flutes | Judy Nishimura | ALRY | CLICK TO PURCHASE | This original work for 3 C Flutes has a twirly Waltz, a humble Rumba, a stately but cool Minute and a snappy Tap Dance. Great for students of for flutists who want something new and fun to play. |
| Ding Dong Deck | Flute Choir-Piccolo, 3 C Flutes, Alto, Bass | Various, Arr. Nishimura | ALRY | CLICK TO PURCHASE | (CHRISTMAS) This is a great show opener or overture that combines "Ding Dong! Merrily on High" and "Deck the Halls." It makes ample use of major thirds to give the impression of a whole lot of doorbells. It's bubbly, fast, and engaging. |
| Dolly Suite | 4 C Flutes and Piano | Gabriel Faure, Arr. Nishimura | ALRY | CLICK TO PURCHASE | These are charming piano duets written by Faure for the daughter of his longtime mistress, Emma Bardac. The little girl, Helene, was so diminutive that she was nicknamed "Dolly." Here the flutes are amply supported by the piano that lets the flutists interact with other, free of harmonic or accompaniment concerns. |
| Fantasie | Flute & Concert Band | Gabriel Faure, Arr. Robert K. Webb, Ed. Nishimura | ALRY | CLICK TO PURCHASE | I re-engraved and edited this arrangement by Robert K. Webb. It's a great opportunity for a high school, college or community band to spotlight a soloist performing one of the most popular pieces in the flute repertoire. |
| Flights of Passage | Flute Choir-Piccolo, 4 C Flutes (2 double on Picc.), 2 Alto Flutes, Bass, Contrabass | Judy Nishimura | ALRY | CLICK TO PURCHASE | There are certain "rites of passage" that we all have to go through to reach maturity. Four of them are represented by movements of this work: 1) First, Birth, 2) First Steps, 3) First Love, and 4) First Flight (from the Nest). |
| Four Seasons (in 5 Minutes), The | Flute Choir-4 C Flutes, Alto, Bass , Contrabass (opt.) | Antonio Vivaldi, Arr. Nishimura | ALRY | CLICK TO PURCHASE | Inspired by the crazy changeable weather of my native Chicago, I've taken Vivaldi's programmatic concertos and mashed them into a climate-changing maelstrom that combines a year's worth of snow, heat, storms and harvest jollity all into five minutes. |
| Fugue a la Gigue | Flute Choir-Piccolo, 3 C Flutes, Alto Flute, Bass Flute and opt. Contrabass | J.S. Bach, Arr. Nishimura | ALRY | CLICK TO PURCHASE | Originally composed for organ, the contrapuntal nature of Bach fugues lends itself admirably to an ensemble arrangement. This one, with its lively dance rhythms, really appealed to me. Precision is the key here and the only way to accomplish that is to tread lightly. |
| Gloria Fantasie | 4 C Flutes | French Carol, 18th c., Arr. Nishimura | ALRY | CLICK TO PURCHASE | (CHRISTMAS) A freely adapted rendition of "Angels We Have Heard on High." Appropriate for high school level players and up. |
| Hallelujah | Flute Choir-4 C Flutes, Alto, Bass , Contrabass (opt.) | Leonard Cohen, Arr. Nishimura | Sheet Music Plus | CLICK TO PURCHASE | Although melodically and harmonically simple, this tune is compelling and lends itself to such beautiful interpretations. Perfect for church or secular use. |
| Handel's Messiah (in 5 Minutes) | Flute Choir-Piccolo, 4 C Flutes, Alto Flute, Bass Flute, Contrabass (opt.) | G.F. Handel, Arr. Nishimura | ALRY | CLICK TO PURCHASE | (CHRISTMAS) Highlights from Handel's beloved oratorio include: "Glory to God in the Highest," "For Unto Us a Child Is Born," "Amen," "He Shall Purify," "He Shall Feed His Flock," and, of course, the rousing "Hallelujah Chorus." Perfect for those who want a taste of the work without having to eat the whole meal. |
| In My Life | Flute & Piano | Lennon & McCartney, Arr. Nishimura | Sheet Music Plus | CLICK TO PURCHASE | This lovely Beatles ballad, arranged for flute and piano, is appropriate for memorial services, concerts, or even weddings. |
| Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso | Flute & Wind Ensemble | Camille Saint-Saens, Transcribed Nishimura | ALRY | CLICK TO PURCHASE | This is a transcription of the brilliant and famous violin solo. The flute part is challenging and the wind ensemble has been kept as light as possible to maintain balance with the soloist. |
| I Wonder as I Wander | Flute Choir (Piccolo, 4 C Flutes, Alto Flute, Bass Flute, Contrabass (opt.) | John Jacob Niles | | CLICK TO PURCHASE | The moody melody is accompanied by active, beautiful and bubbling 16th notes. A variation takes the song into a lighter mood that's Celtic and lilting. |
| Jolly on a House Top | Low Flute Choir-2 Alto, 2 Bass, Contralto (opt.), Contrabass (opt.) | Arr. Judy Nishimura | ALRY | CLICK TO PURCHASE | (CHRISTMAS) Here's some fun for the heavy metal element in your flute choir. The perfect vehicle for spotlighting the low flutes while providing a little tonal variety to your holiday concerts. Two popular Christmas Songs are combined in a piece that runs the gamut from quick hoedown to lyrical ballad to laid-back jazz. |
| Lyrical Flutist, The | Solo Flute | Various | ALRY | CLICK TO PURCHASE | Short solos arranged for flute alone based on melodies drawn from many different genres: opera, folk music, piano pieces, and much more. Whenever you need a nice tune for any occasion, this is the book for you! |
| Magic Flute (in 5 Minutes), The | Flute & Piano | W.A. Mozart, Arr. Nishimura | ALRY | CLICK TO PURCHASE | Written for my own concert use long ago, I didn't want this to be just a medley of hit tunes, but stand on its own as an organic whole. The concept has proven to be quite popular and has started the long-running "5-Minute" series. |
| Magic Flute (in 5 Minutes), The | Flute Choir-4 C Flutes, Alto, Bass | W.A. Mozart, Arr. Nishimura | ALRY | CLICK TO PURCHASE | After writing the Flute and Piano version of this piece, it occurred to me that it would make a nice flute choir showcase. The contrapuntal nature of the original suites an ensemble very well and it's a ton of fun to play! |
| The Magic Flute (in 5 Minutes) | Flute & Concert Band | W.A. Mozart, Arr. Nishimura | ALRY | CLICK TO PURCHASE | Originally arranged for Flute Solo, then Flute Choir, this highly accessible piece is now available as a flute solo with concert band. Feature your first chair flute player with this delightful romp through the most popular themes of this famous Mozart opera. |
| Minute Waltz (in 5 Minutes), The | Flute & Piano | Various, Arr. Nishimura | ALRY | CLICK TO PURCHASE | A waltz medley based on Chopin's "Minute Waltz" is chock full of familiar Strauss, Tchaikovsky, and even Scot Joplin tunes, plus sneaky references that will make knowing audiences smile with recognition. |
| Nutcracker (in 5 Minutes), The | Flute & Piano | P.I. Tchaikovsky, Arr. Nishimura | ALRY | CLICK TO PURCHASE | Using themes from the entire ballet rather than just the Suite, I was hoping to give this work a fresher sound. You know you've heard some of the tunes, but maybe you didn't realize it was from "The Nutcracker." |
| Nutcracker (in 5 Minutes), The | Flute Choir-Piccolo, 4 C Flutes, Alto Flute, Bass Flute, Contrabass (opt.) | P.I. Tchaikovsky, Arr. Nishimura | ALRY | CLICK TO PURCHASE | (CHRISTMAS) Using themes from the entire ballet rather than just the Suite, I was hoping to give this work a fresher sound. You know you've heard some of the tunes, but maybe you didn't realize it was from "The Nutcracker." |
| Pat-a-Carol | Flute Choir-Piccolo, 3 C Flutes, Alto Flute, Bass Flute | Arr. Judy Nishimura | ALRY | CLICK TO PURCHASE | This is a great overture to get holiday concerts off to a flying start. It not only cleverly combines "Pat-a-Pan" with "Carol of the Bells," but also throws in liberal doses of Smetana's "The Moldau." |
| Piano Recital, The | Flute Choir-Piccolo, 4 C Flutes, Alto Flute, Bass Flute, Contrabass (opt.) | Various, Arr. Nishimura | ALRY | CLICK TO PURCHASE | A jaunt through the classic piano repertoire, with many familiar tunes such as "Rondo Alla Turca," "Claire de Lune," and even "Chopsticks"! Meant to evoke that long-ago nervous thrill of playing a piano recital in a roomful of strangers, this is sure to bring back some memories. |
| Pictures at an Exhibition (The 5 Minute Tour) | Flute Choir-Piccolo, 3 C Flutes, Alto Flute, Bass Flute | Modest Mussorgsky, Arr. Nishimura | ALRY | CLICK TO PURCHASE | Once you've heard this piece you'll swear you've heard the entire "Pictures at an Exhibition." Why the rush? Because the tunes are really wonderful and everything fit together with unexpected results. |
| Prelude from "The Well-Tempered Clavier" | Flute Quartet-3 C Flutes and Alto Flute | J.S. Bach, Arr. Nishimura | ALRY | CLICK TO PURCHASE | A piece that's well-adapted for flutes and is very moving and beautiful. |
| Quick Study Quartets | Flute Quartet-4 C Flutes | Various | ALRY | CLICK TO PURCHASE | This collection of intermediate quartets is perfect for students or busy pros who want something nice to perform but don't have a lot of time to practice. |
| Roll Call! | Flute Choir-Piccolo, 4 C Flutes, Alto Flute, Bass Flute | James M. Black, Arr. Nishimura | ALRY | CLICK TO PURCHASE | An arrangement of the sprightly hymn tune "When the Roll Is Called Up Yonder." Appropriate for church or general use and features a variety of variations, including a jig and some blues, with some of Handel's "Messiah" mixed in. |
| Russian Medley | Flute Quartet-3 C Flutes and Alto Flute | Various, Arr. Nishimura | ALRY | CLICK TO PURCHASE | The best themes from your classical Russian favorites, all together in one piece! It ends with a whirlwind "Flight of the Bumblebee" combined with "Night on Bald Mountain." A real crowd pleaser and very demanding for all performers. |
| Sacred Flutist, The | Solo Flute | Various | ALRY | CLICK TO PURCHASE | This is the companion volume to "The Christmas Flutist," featuring 24 sacred pieces appropriate for the rest of the church year. |
| "Semi"-ramide | Flute Choir-Piccolo, 4 C Flutes, Alto Flute, Bass Flute and opt. Contrabass | Giacchino Rossini, Arr. Nishimura | ALRY | CLICK TO PURCHASE | A shortened version of the Overture to the opera "Semiramide" keeps all the good stuff but cuts the time in half, hence the title "Semi"-ramide! |
| Sleigh Ride, The | Flute Choir-Piccolo, 4 C Flutes, Alto, Bass, opt. Contrabass and opt. Perc. | Leopold Mozart, Arr. Nishimura | ALRY | CLICK TO PURCHASE | (CHRISTMAS) It's a "Sleigh Ride" but not the Leroy Anderson one. It's also by Mozart, but not by Wolfgang Amadeus. It is a charming piece by Mozart's father, Leopold, composed in 1755 as part of his Divertimento in F for orchestra. |
| Soaring Spirits | Flute Duet | Various, Arr. Nishimura | Hope Publishing | CLICK TO PURCHASE | These twenty short flute duets are based on beloved spirituals and hymns. Ranging in mood from slow and lyrical to upbeat and lively, these pieces will fit easily into any church service or musical program. The parts are of equal difficulty (intermediate-advanced). |
| Soaring Spirits 2 | Flute Duet | Various, Arr. Nishimura | Hope Publishing | CLICK TO PURCHASE | A second volume of homages to our great spiritual tradition. Flutists with intermediate to advanced skills should be comfortable playing these pieces with a minimum amount of rehearsal. |
| Suite in A Minor | Flute & Strings | Georg Philipp Telemann, Ed. Nishimura | ALRY | CLICK TO PURCHASE | This is a new edition, re-engraved and edited by me. In some sections where the flute is typically tacet (Les Plasirs, Minute I and Passepied I), there are Violin I cues written In the solo flute part in case the flute wants to play along. Also added: a new Continuo part by Victoria Jicha. |
| Sweet (and Sour) Adeline | Low Flute Choir-2 Alto, Bass, Contrabass | Harry Johnson, Stephen Foster, Arr. Nishimura | ALRY | CLICK TO PURCHASE | What could be more appropriate for an ensemble of low flutes than a barbershop quartet? Follow the antics of Sweet Adeline and her nemesis Jeanie (of the Light Brown Hair) as they tussle for dominance. It's all pretty funny. |
| Three "Nutcracker Suite" Dances | Flute Quartet-3 C Flutes and Alto | P.I. Tchaikovsky, Arr. Nishimura | ALRY | CLICK TO PURCHASE | (CHRISTMAS) Transcriptions of the "Danse des Mirlitons," "Marche" and "Trepak," perfect for holiday programming. |
| Three Slavonic Dances | 4 C Flutes and Piano | Antonin Dvorak | ALRY | CLICK TO PURCHASE | Three movements from Dvorak's popular Slavonic Dances are represented here. While it's not exactly true that all the boring parts have been given to the piano, the keyboard does provide solid support for the flute acrobatics. |
| Transverses | Flute Choir-Piccolo, 4 C Flutes, Alto Flute, Bass Flute and opt. Contrabass | Judy Nishimura | ALRY | CLICK TO PURCHASE | Winner of the 2015 National Flute Association Flute Choir Composition Competition, this original work features light-hearted poetry to introduce topics that flute players will recognize: from alluring embouchures to sticky pads. |
| White Christmas | Flute Choir-Piccolo, 4 C Flutes, Alto, Bass, opt. Contrabass | Irving Berlin, Arr. Nishimura | Sheet Music Plus | CLICK TO PURCHASE | (CHRISTMAS) From a stormy, chromatic beginning, this arrangement settles into a luscious legato setting of the famous chorus. Then another brief breath of storm, followed by a bouncy, jazzy section that's about as "big band" as a flute choir can get. |
| Wordless Songs | Flute Choir-Piccolo, 4 C Flutes, Alto Flute, Bass Flute and opt. Contrabass | Judy Nishimura | ALRY | CLICK TO PURCHASE | An original full-length work for flute choir, the concept is a riff on Mendelssohn's "Songs without Words," Each movement has a "wordless" theme: No Talking in the Morning, Unspoken Affection, Shut-Up and Dance. |
