Kendor Music

Written to give developing jazz musicians the chance to hone their interpretative skills in trio settings for like instruments, this outstanding set features 10 concise tunes in swing, Latin, ballad a...

This collection of 18 audition/performance etudes based on the chord progressions to popular jazz standards, blues, and rhythm changes. The collection was designed for honors jazz band auditions, solo...

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...

Modeling the scale patterns found in today's jazz and commercial music, this set of studies in all keys strengthens and develops the technical vocabulary of lead and section players alike. The sequenc...

JAMZ is a collection of 15 full-length solos written in contemporary styles including funk, hip-hop, rock, funk ballad, shuffle and gospel grooves. Appropriate for individual use or in private lessons...

This slice of Americana shows off all the colors of the brass quintet and each of the players in the ensemble gets a turn in the spotlight. This is the definition of a "flagwaver" and will work well i...

The title of this Ellington classic is an appropriate way to describe the sound that a baritone-tuba quartet can obtain with control and practice. This grade 3 setting contains solos, duets, good deve...

The title of this Ellington classic is an appropriate way to describe the sound that a baritone-tuba quartet can obtain with control and practice. This grade 3 setting contains solos, duets, good deve...

Designed to give young instrumentalists a chance to play music in a variety of jazz and popular styles -- calypso, gospel rock, swing, ballad, funk, bossa -- each piece includes chord symbols and spec...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

This exciting grade 4 original in the swing genre features clearly marked articulations and dynamics. A great deal of variety is present in the form of duet and ensemble writing, jazz voicings, and a...

This exciting grade 4 original in the swing genre features clearly marked articulations and dynamics. A great deal of variety is present in the form of duet and ensemble writing, jazz voicings, and a...

Presenting four of the best-known American spirituals in contrasting jazz styles -- moderate swing, slow ballad, jazz waltz, medium fast swing -- this set offers several options since any movement can...

Set in a moderate swing style, this version of the great New Orleans jazz anthem features written solos for lead trumpet and 2nd Trombone, and a nice 'quasi ad lib' solo for 1st Trumpet. The arrangeme...

Scored for the standard quintet instrumentation, this version of Irving Berlin's classic hit calls for equal contributions from every player. Well-placed contrasts in dynamics and changes in key add m...

Scored for experienced players, this clever rendering of Meacham's familiar song features melodic embellishments in all parts. A solo presentation of Yankee Doodle by tuba near the midpoint will be a...

This ambitious set of carols in contrasting jazz styles features Up On The Housetop (swing), Lo, How A Rose E'er Blooming (ballad), Patapan (jazz waltz) and Ding! Dong! Merrily On High (swing). Though...