Kendor Music

This medium-fast bossa for beginning groups is based on the chord changes to Blue Bossa by Kenny Dorham. The solo section is written out with solo sheets provided in all keys along with scales to assi...

This fresh setting of Ellington's immortal standard gives it a unique salsa twist! Though the vocalist (or tenor sax) is the primary feature, this chart showcases the whole band's ability to establish...

This setting of La Paloma by Sebastian Yradier features your flute ensemble in a warm and delicate register, emulating the sweet Spanish countryside which inspired the original piece. This grade 4 edi...

This classic Latin song by Sebastian Yradier is presented here for grade 3 groups and stresses rhythmic vitality, dynamic control and proper articulation.

These tangos by Ernesto Nazareth are in the 1920's Brazilian light music style. Played in a swaying, lilting manner, careful attention to the articulation markings is essential. Scored for SATB saxoph...

This high energy, fun samba is full of exciting rhythmic drive. Written for 10 players, accessible and powerful mallet parts, special effects and plenty of room for improvisation, makes this grade 4 a...

This octet for common instruments features a serene, enchanted, harmonized Spanish melody in a beguine style. Rhythms are limited to quarter, eighth, sixteenth and simple syncopations which are perfec...

Great for teaching rhythmic precision and ensemble balance, this popular Latin number issued by Kendor over 35 years ago features knee slapping, finger snapping and hand clapping sounds for four music...

Written in response to the remarkable success we continue to have with our other body percussion editions, this new theme incorporates hand clapping, thigh/tummy patting, and foot tapping in imitative...

Adapted from the series of classic etudes written for French horn by Georg Kopprasch in the early 1800's, this set of 36 studies for trombone with F attachment covers all major and some of the commonl...

These short-themed individual sounding etudes represent positive attributes for guiding a great life. Derived from a single compositional device or scale source, some of the exercises may transpose th...

This 82-page presentation of exercises in all major and minor keys prepares students for complete technical mastery of the instrument. The entire range of the saxophone is used in order to strengthen...

This book by saxophonist Denis DiBlasio contains two sections: chromatic etudes and sound patterns. The 5 etudes explore the chromatic scale, and it is encouraged to experiment with interpretation. Th...

This 79-page book is the result of Roy Burns' incredible career covering more than 60 years as a first-class drummer with Benny Goodman, Woody Herman, The Merv Griffin Show, etc. and as a highly succe...

Opening with an eight measure brass chorale, the chart settles into a laid back swing groove that shows off all the sections of the band. Clever harmony surronds the familiar melody that gives it a fr...

Oh no, we've been caught! This minor Blues introduces your Jazz Ensemble to standard rhythms incoporated into swing style arrangements. Excellent choice for a first Jazz performance!

Oh no, we've been caught! This minor Blues introduces your Jazz Ensemble to standard rhythms incoporated into swing style arrangements. Excellent choice for a first Jazz performance!

Oh no, we've been caught! This minor Blues introduces your Jazz Ensemble to standard rhythms incoporated into swing style arrangements. Excellent choice for a first Jazz performance!

Oh no, we've been caught! This minor Blues introduces your Jazz Ensemble to standard rhythms incoporated into swing style arrangements. Excellent choice for a first Jazz performance!

Oh no, we've been caught! This minor Blues introduces your Jazz Ensemble to standard rhythms incoporated into swing style arrangements. Excellent choice for a first Jazz performance!

This chart is a perfect representation of the great tradition and moden development of New Orleans second line brass bands. A perfect closer for your next concert!

This chart is a perfect representation of the great tradition and moden development of New Orleans second line brass bands. A perfect closer for your next concert!

This chart is a perfect representation of the great tradition and moden development of New Orleans second line brass bands. A perfect closer for your next concert!

This chart is a perfect representation of the great tradition and moden development of New Orleans second line brass bands. A perfect closer for your next concert!

This chart is a perfect representation of the great tradition and moden development of New Orleans second line brass bands. A perfect closer for your next concert!