Kendor Music

Scored for a trio of common non-pitched instruments, this grade 5+ original utilizes a variety of time signatures to produce a lively and exciting work perfect for contest or recital use. Duration 2:1...

Written specifically for young players to reinforce basic techniques and foster independence, this exciting introduction to the powerful Japanese taiko drumming style features common instruments. True...

Try this unique piece for organic percussion that returns to the roots of the idiom. Parts may be doubled, and this piece promises to be fun for players and audiences alike. Duration 3:00.

Try this unique piece for organic percussion that returns to the roots of the idiom. Parts may be doubled, and this piece promises to be fun for players and audiences alike. Duration 3:00.

This confidence-building contest and recital favorite features pairs of players -- sometimes both snares, sometimes one snare with bass drum, sometimes bass drum with cymbal -- on identical or highly...

This confidence-building contest and recital favorite features pairs of players -- sometimes both snares, sometimes one snare with bass drum, sometimes bass drum with cymbal -- on identical or highly...

This high energy piece for 4 multi-percussionists is written especially for grade 5 groups. As the title suggests, players interweave their parts amongst themselves making for an exciting piece to pla...

This high energy piece for 4 multi-percussionists is written especially for grade 5 groups. As the title suggests, players interweave their parts amongst themselves making for an exciting piece to pla...

This grade 2 percussion ensemble piece is moderately paced requiring 2 players to switch between drums and accessories. This exciting and educational work will be enjoyable to players and audiences al...

Written for grade 4 players, this piece includes 4 short episodes written in contrasting styles. Each player is responsible for playing several standard percussion instruments performing both soloisti...

This collection of eight pieces for buckets (and shaker, pot lid & large plastic bin) offers rhythm music spanning grade 1-4 levels. The variety in difficulty makes this collection great for general m...

This collection of eight pieces for buckets (and shaker, pot lid & large plastic bin) offers rhythm music spanning grade 1-4 levels. The variety in difficulty makes this collection great for general m...

In this creative, fast-paced work (quarter note = 140-152) for young percussionists, every player steps into the solo spotlight at least once before the strong finish in the final bar.

In this creative, fast-paced work (quarter note = 140-152) for young percussionists, every player steps into the solo spotlight at least once before the strong finish in the final bar.

Written for the Ithaca College (NY) Summer Music Academy, this piece will challenge each performer to play a variety of standard percussion instruments. Through the three connected sections - a fast 3...

Written for the Ithaca College (NY) Summer Music Academy, this piece will challenge each performer to play a variety of standard percussion instruments. Through the three connected sections - a fast 3...

Ensembles will love this terrific 2/4 military march for quartets comprised of snare drum, tenor drum, 2 tom-toms, and bass drum. Exciting rhythmic imitation and spicy dynamic contrast add to the appe...

As the title indicates, this challenging workout is a fun-loving exploration of the almighty 8th note in a variety of patterns and textures. Complete with setup and performance suggestions, it's writt...

As the title indicates, this challenging workout is a fun-loving exploration of the almighty 8th note in a variety of patterns and textures. Complete with setup and performance suggestions, it's writt...

Popular percussion writer Kristen Shiner McGuire gives young percussionists a chance to play accessory instruments in this clever grade 3 work. In addition to drums, the players gain experience playin...

This exciting presentation for unpitched quartets recreates the Overture to Mozart's Marriage Of Figaro note-for-note, minus the melody! The result is a real revelation of the rhythmic cleverness and...

This exciting presentation for unpitched quartets recreates the Overture to Mozart's Marriage Of Figaro note-for-note, minus the melody! The result is a real revelation of the rhythmic cleverness and...

A very trendy blend of Caribbean and urban music pretty much defines this exciting work. Intricate accents and agile rhythms will appeal to young and old alike, and instrumentation requirements are re...

Written at the grade 4 level to capture the spirit and energy of typical percussionists. The bright tempo and changing meters may be a bit unsettling at first, but the music is accessible and players...

This creative collection presents four exciting originals in contrasting African drumming styles for grade 3-4 groups. Notated in an easy to read and play format, the scoring calls for African percuss...