Kendor Music

This stirring version of the great African-American spiritual starts with a simple presentation of the theme followed by a dramatic variation.

Originally composed for English horn by classical composer Luigi Cherubini, this sonata translates beautifully for proficient low brass soloists. Known for his sensational dramatic flare, especially i...

Written in 1959 and dedicated to Harold L. Walters, tubist with the U.S. Navy Band, this varietal showcase features a rubato opening, a cadenza (as written or ad lib), a fast-paced reel in 6/8, and an...

Finally, a chance for tubists to play some of the greatest melodies from the orchestral library! Containing 39 orchestral excerpts, not only are they fun to play, they will develop the player's sense...

Dedicated to Ned Corman, director of The Commission Project, this tenor saxophone feature pulls from the tradition of great blues tenor players like Stanley Turrentine and Gene Ammons. Listening to re...

The grade 1+ arrangement of the bluegrass classic in the key of D major is sure to be a hit with students and audiences alike. Perfect for any concert or contest, double stops and fun rhythms are incl...

In this fun collection of 6 solos for the multiple percussionist, only common instruments are required. A perfect collection for students, as it contains a nice variety of grade levels (2-4) that the...

The 18 solos in this collection give the young percussionist an opportunity to perform on snare drum, timpani (2), and mallet percussion instruments. Six grade 1-2 solos are included for each instrume...

Ignite the rhythmic passion of young musicians! With "Contest Solos For The Young Percussionist" from the renowned publisher Kendor Music, aspiring young talents receive the perfect platform to showca...

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...

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...

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...

The difficulty of this marching groove powerhouse stems from the use of hemiola throughout the piece and occasional mixed meter. The snare, timpani and tom parts are great for showcasing more advanced...

Concerto for Timpani and Percussion Ensemble by John Beck is a large work for percussion ensemble and begins with a slow introduction that accels into a short ad-libbed cadenza. Following the cadenza...

This exciting and fun percussive tour de force is highly energetic and powerful throughout, and also includes opportunities to improvise. Three rhythmical levels of a 3-4 hemiola are developed through...

This sequel features eight pieces for groups ranging in size from four to seven players. As in his first set for young percussionists, a good mix of styles including jazz, rock, Latin, funk, classical...

This set of 10 original quintets for grade 1-2+ percussionists is a follow-up and supplement to the popular 'Contest Ensembles For Young Percussionists.?÷ Various styles and standard instrumentation w...

These 8 pieces for grade 3-4 percussion ensembles (4-7 players) will delight players and audiences alike. They are perfect for recital, contest, or pedagogy. Only common percussion instruments are cal...

This book includes 6 percussion trios that are perfect for classroom music classes and instrumental groups. Each piece is engaging, and employ styles that are familiar and motivating to students. Perf...

For general music or percussion class, each of the six small ensemble pieces (trios & quartets) in this collection offers a fun, exciting way to expose your students to different world drumming styles...

Featuring the rudiments, flourishes and march tempo of Revolution-era military music, this was written to commemorate America's Bicentennial celebration in 1976.

Grade 4 Features Snare Drum Solo (Unaccompanied)

Grade 6 Features Snare Drum Solo (Unaccompanied)

Each of the five solos in this exciting set features the authentic sounds of various styles of drumming -- American colonial, Swiss Basel, Scottish highland, big band swing, and contemporary drum corp...

Grade 1-2 Features Snare Drum Solo (Unaccompanied)