Easy Sheet Music from Kendor Music

11 ORIGINALS IN A VARIETY OF JAZZ STYLES

First released by Kendor over 30 years ago, this upbeat original in a jazzy Dixieland style is great fun for young players! The ranges are very accessible (trumpet F5, trombone D4), and the trombone p...

Featuring comfortable keys (C, G, Bb), rhythms and ranges in 3/4 meter, the success of these short Baroque selections depends upon the ensemble's ability to play with good intonation, balance and expr...

Here's Henry Mancini's most famous movie theme in a swingin' version for student string orchestra and drum set (or hi-hat, snare drum, bass drum, tom tom)! To establish the desired slinky feline mood...

With a haunting melody and lush voicings, this beautiful rock ballad is the perfect showcase for solo alto sax, trumpet or trombone. Solo sheets for less experienced soloists are provided.

This chart for developing groups combines old school funk and modal rock, along with a bit of blues-tinged melody. The solo section is written out with solo sheets provided in all keys along with scal...

This engaging rock ballad featuring a trumpet soloist (scored for 5 trumpets) boasts a beautiful melody backed by lush ensemble writing. It includes a written or ad lib section for the soloist, a guit...

Instrumentation: for 5 saxes, 6 brass and rhythm section (playable by 3 saxes, 3 trumpets, trombone, piano, bass & drums) with opt. flute, clarinet, F horn, tuba, percussion (cabasa or maracas, claves...

Instrumentation: for 5 saxes, 6 brass and rhythm section (playable by 3 saxes, 3 trumpets, trombone, piano, bass & drums) with opt. flute, clarinet, F horn, tuba, percussion (tambourine, wood block) &...

Reminiscent of the Doobie Brothers and Steely Dan songs of the 1980's, this tuneful, fun-to-play adventure for developing groups features a variety of common rock figures and written or ad lib solos f...

This tuneful funk/rock chart for developing groups starts off with a bang and doesn't let up. Set in a half-time feel, the initial bluesy melody is contrasted by a riff at the bridge and additional co...

This rock original utilizing a variety of rhythmic figures and a groove that is reminiscent of the popular Michael MacDonald and Doobie Brothers tunes of the 1980's. The solo section includes written...

Bring a taste of South America to your next concert with this delightful arrangement of traditional children's songs (San Severino and De Colores). The popular melodies are introduced in traditional s...

In this beautiful showcase for alto saxophone, the overall performance can be loose but must convey great warmth. Brass section volume during background passages should be kept to a minimum. The pyram...

This innovative Yasinitsky original showcases trombone soloist throughout. The prevailing ballad style switches to double time swing during the main solo chorus for a refreshing change of pace, and ha...

This lovely ballad for developing groups is a tip-of-the-hat to the tuneful ballads of the 1940's and 1950's. Warm textures are created by the densely voiced chords and winding melody. Written or ad l...

This accessible ballad in the style of Count Basie emphasizes lyricism, lush harmonies, unified phrasing and a wide range of dynamics. Composed for developing big bands, it features a memorable melody...

As one of the most important American music forms, the blues is an essential concept for developing students who are learning about jazz improvisation and ensemble playing. This easy level swinger has...

Try this slow, yet hard-swinging shuffle on your next big band outing. The bluesy sound emphasizes the groove and is accessible for developing groups. Written especially for the Lincoln Middle School...

Written for developing bands, this chart is a swinging, shuffle blues with a fun saxophone soli, a written or ad lib solo for trumpet, and a richly scored ensemble section. Showcasing the entire dynam...

This driving shuffle with cool lines, surprising harmonies, great rhythm section hooks, and much more makes for a great opener for developing groups. The open solo section (written or ad lib) features...

standard jazz ensemble (Kendor Konvertible for 9-17 players) with opt. flute, clarinet, F horn, tuba & vibes In this winning and well-articulated swing outing for developing groups, highlights include...

This great minor blues tune features sturdy swing rhythms and a memorable melody shared by the horn sections of the band. Any instrument may be featured during the written or ad lib open solo section....

This moderate swing chart for developing groups features an easy 8th-note riff melody played by the saxophone section. The brass add reinforcement throughout and lead the ensemble during the shout cho...

This wonderful adaptation of the familiar Shaker hymn features a variety of rich textures and traditional harmonies, making younger groups sound more mature and giving older groups the chance to perfo...