Kendor Music

In this recital-worthy outing for young drummers, imitative rhythm patterns and the chance to play with snares on and off will inspire focus and accurate execution. Duration ca. 3:05

This piece contains a trio of snare drums which toss the flams, paradiddles, and rolls to each other as they run the music. Unlike a real race, where someone wins, this tag team crosses the last measu...

Their famous motto, All for one and one for all is effectively portrayed in this trio for snare drummers. In the context of a stately march, this piece features unison and imitative playing, good dyna...

Their famous motto, All for one and one for all is effectively portrayed in this trio for snare drummers. In the context of a stately march, this piece features unison and imitative playing, good dyna...

First released over 30 years ago, this dramatic contest standard builds in intensity and complexity from start to finish, punctuating standard drum passages with stick beats played at eye level and lo...

This book by Gordon Delamont is a complete examination of the harmonic elements of modern arranging and composing. Adopted by high school and college music theory programs everywhere, it provides stud...

This book is a complete examination of the advanced materials of tonal harmony for the student of modern arranging and composing. Topics include extended tonality, sequences, parallel harmony, mixed m...

This book is a complete examination of the advanced materials of tonal harmony for the student of modern arranging and composing. Topics include extended tonality, sequences, parallel harmony, mixed m...

This text is a complete examination of all aspects of modern arranging and composing. Adopted by high school and college music theory programs everywhere, it provides students with a logical, progress...

This examination of melody includes a detailed survey of psychological, technical and structural considerations. A detailed discussion of song form elements (motifs, variations, phrases, cadences) inc...

Based on the traditional species approach, this examination of non-chordal counterpoint for the contemporary writer includes discussions on pan-diatonicism, quartal harmony and polytonal techniques. I...

Based on the traditional species approach, this examination of non-chordal counterpoint for the contemporary writer includes discussions on pan-diatonicism, quartal harmony and polytonal techniques. I...

In this examination of serial writing for the contemporary composer, Delamont explains the basics of a 12-tone row, then follows with practical techniques used in the melodic, contrapuntal and harmoni...

Written by award-winning jazz artist and teacher Tony Dagradi for all instruments, this book develops solid technical skills in players at all experience levels. Young players can play just the basic...

Shelton Berg's programmed text for a 2-4 semester improvisation course. This approach is consonance-based, emphasizing structural pitches and harmonic considerations rather than scale-derived melody....

Shelton Berg's programmed text for a 2-4 semester improvisation course. This approach is consonance-based, emphasizing structural pitches and harmonic considerations rather than scale-derived melody....

Einführung in die Improvisation: Blues, Akkorde, Skalen, II-V-I Akkordfolgen, Übungen, u.v.m., im Violin- und Bassschlüssel

Take your concert music to a more meaningful level for your students through cross-curricular units. These fun and interactive projects connect the music that students are playing with Math, History,...

As you might imagine from the title, this piece is a bit dark and foreboding. It hovers around E minor but also has some more lyrical passages that add excellent contrast to the more rhythmic sections...

As you might imagine from the title, this piece is a bit dark and foreboding. It hovers around E minor but also has some more lyrical passages that add excellent contrast to the more rhythmic sections...

As you might imagine from the title, this piece is a bit dark and foreboding. It hovers around E minor but also has some more lyrical passages that add excellent contrast to the more rhythmic sections...

This is an intriguing and creative composition featuring a winding chromatic melody that suggests imps and goblins dancing deep in a haunted forest. A great selection for a Halloween concert!

This is an intriguing and creative composition featuring a winding chromatic melody that suggests imps and goblins dancing deep in a haunted forest. A great selection for a Halloween concert!

This is an intriguing and creative composition featuring a winding chromatic melody that suggests imps and goblins dancing deep in a haunted forest. A great selection for a Halloween concert!

This arrangement of a traditional Chinese folk song opens with an ominous melody and is quickly taken over by exciting, high-energy moments that will capture your audience's attention and keep them in...