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Featuring an array of 30 classics and originals for grade 2-3 players, the music in these collections has been carefully chosen and edited to ensure that it is idiomatic for each pair of instruments....

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...

Bring the unmistakable, cool, and sneaky charm of the world-famous cinematic theme to the stage! Henry Mancini's legendary classic "The Pink Panther" is undeniably one of the most iconic gems in film...

Marked groovy misterioso, this swingin' version of the famous Mancini theme opens with both altos snapping their fingers while tenor and bari play the iconic intro. Later on lead alto takes an improvi...

Take your bass playing to the next level! With "Effective Etudes for Jazz: Bass" from the renowned publisher Kendor Music, you can dive deep into the world of authentic jazz. This practical method boo...

Originally recorded by Count Basie, then re-recorded in 2005 by the SWR Big Band CD Basie-cally Sammy, this medium tempo chart featuring a small combo within the jazz ensemble has an unconventional ch...

Electrify your stage with an irresistible groove! "Computer", published by Kendor Music, is a driving funk chart for big band that bursts with modern energy and infectious rhythm. This dynamic piece o...

When recruiting guitar students for a the jazz ensemble, it is often the case that the guitarist does not read music notation well, or at all. The goal of this book is to simplify things for the jazz...

This essential book for jazz ensemble auditions, recitals, festivals, and lessons includes 20 etudes based on the changes to popular jazz standards so players learn to improvise over the chord progres...

This book was written to supplement the solo literature available to high school and college drum set players. Each solo pays homage to a famous jazz drummer. A full performance CD includes all the tu...

Written to be enjoyed either with or without the piano accompaniment, these six grade 4 duet settings include ten of the most popular carols in traditional to modern styles, along with a couple swing...

Immerse yourself in the rich sonic world of the Baroque era with "Two Pieces By Loeillet," expertly edited by L. William Kuyper of the prestigious New York Philharmonic. Published by Kendor Music, thi...

The quintessential recording of this chart was captured on the 1968 album called Basie Straight Ahead. Unlike many of Sammy's charts for Basie, this one starts with the Saxes and rhythm section instea...

This updated version of the 1930's standard swings from start to finish! Alternating sax and brass solis provide the vocalist with good support early on, and an all-out shout at the end will bring the...

This vibrant showcase for solo drum set features an array of popular styles including Latin-funk, funk, Afro-Cuban, and fast samba. Naturally, there are numerous opportunities for the soloist to ad li...

This grade 3-4 collection contains 10 snare drum solos that reinforce rudiments and other fundamentals in styles from around the world. Perfect for contest, recital and festivals, each solo includes p...

Take your snare drumming to the next level! With "Contest Solos for the Intermediate Snare Drummer" from the renowned publisher Kendor Music, ambitious percussionists gain access to a versatile collec...

Grade 3-4+ Features Snare Drum Solo (Unaccompanied). Following the highly successful format of his other collections for student percussionists, this addition to the series features 10 originals in a...

Series Mallet Solo. Grade 3-4+ Features Mallet Solo (Unaccompanied). The solos in this set may be played on bells, xylophone, vibes or marimba with equal success. Diverse styles include rock, jazz, La...

Featuring an array of 30 classics and originals for grade 2-3 players, the music in these collections has been carefully chosen and edited to ensure that it is idiomatic for each pair of instruments....

Duets are a great way to learn many of the skills necessary to become a successful musician. In jazz, duets are especially effective when performed with a rhythm section. These 12 easy-medium level ja...

Written to give developing jazz musicians the chance to hone their interpretative skills in trio settings for like instruments, this outstanding set features ten concise tunes in swing (5), Latin (2),...

As the title suggests, the pieces are short and manageable, giving the grade 3-4 player a taste of different styles and a perfect introduction to playing jazz. From swing, blues and rock, to ballad an...

Requiring no improvisation, these creative originals in a variety of jazz styles encourage players to focus on good ensemble blend, balance and phrasing. Paying careful attention to articulations and...

Written to give developing jazz musicians the chance to sharpen their interpretative skills in a trio setting for like instruments, this outstanding set features ten concise tunes in swing (5), Latin...