Easy Sheet Music from Kendor Music

This driving funk chart exposes young musicians to the harmonies of the jazz classic Killer Joe combined with the groove of the Herbie Hancock classic Chameleon. Plenty of full ensemble work guarantee...

This exciting Latin chart for beginning groups is based on the chord changes to Groove Merchant by Jerome Richardson, and is the perfect closer or opener. The solo section is written out with solo she...

We welcome George Frueh to the Kendor family of writers with this western style blues original that lets young groups experience the fun of playing in the swing style. Written in the key of D major, i...

Instrumentation: standard jazz ensemble (playable by 4 horns plus rhythm section) with opt. flute, clarinet & F horn he combination of a medium groove, essential swing figures, and blues-based harmoni...

This collection contains 10 grade 1-2 solos for instrumental solo with piano accompaniment. Each solo book contains a CD recording with 2 tracks per piece - one with soloist and piano accompaniment, a...

Designed for a first contest or recital performance, this grade 1-2 collections contain 14 pieces that have been carefully edited by flute specialist Amy Kempton, and edited by Carl Strommen. The free...

Designed for a first contest or recital performance, this grade 1-2 collections contain 14 pieces that have been carefully edited by clarinet specialist Lawrence Sobol, and edited by Carl Strommen. Th...

This collection is unique in that depending on the tempo selected, the solo can be a grade 1, grade 2 or grade 3. Therefore, the three solos equate to nine solos depending on the chosen tempo. These w...

This collection of 13 mallet solos from the music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is a follow-up to the classic Kendor bestseller Bach For Marimba (arr. Moore). Carefully edited by Lynn Glassock to avoid c...

Put your bassists in the spotlight in this piece for beginning strings. Build confidence and skills in your bass section as they lead the orchestra while navigating the shift between first and third p...

Spooky and rhythmically energetic, the chromatic alteration between C-natural and C-sharp will give students opportunities to develop their left hand intonation. This piece includes arco and pizzicato...

String players of any age will have fun playing these four much-loved themes by Giochino Rossini and Ludwig van Beethoven. Titles include The William Tell Overture (Rossini); Symphony No. 6 (Beethoven...

Based on the mythical Forest of Mirkwood from the Lord Of The Rings series. Gandolf the wizard instructed the elves to take the pathway through Mirkwood Forest for safe passage through the forest. Thi...

This Irish sounding piece teaches 3/4 time, legato bowing, pizzicato, lifts, and 2-note slurs. Containing interesting melodic lines for all, the piece stays in 1st position throughout and only include...

What better way to kick off the holiday season than pair a festive Hanukkah piece with Deck the Halls? There is lots of fun and melodic interest in all parts. The styles explored are 'gypsy' heaviness...

This exciting piece blends energy and mystery, with an abundance of dynamic contrast, pizzicato and tremolo, which makes it enticing for players and audiences alike. It's approachable nature makes it...

Young string players will absolutely love the vocalized cat sounds (meow and hissss!) that punctuate this highly imaginative original! Educational features here include playing F-naturals in a minor k...

This exciting original will make grade 1+ groups sound well beyond their years of experience. With its dramatic accented sections, smooth flowing passages and energy-building dynamics, this piece that...

This inspiring grade 1+ work is a stirring combination of the energized opening, followed by the lyrically expressive mid-section that will provide motivation for players and joy for their audiences....

This energetic and refreshing original is destined to be a highlight of beginning-level repertoire for years to come. From bold, rustic sections to soft and suspense-building tremolos and pizzicatos,...

This original by one of the industry's top string writers begins as a leisurely chorale that tunefully moves into a march. Extensive doubling of the 2nd violin and viola parts allows directors to move...

From Bizet's Carmen Suite #2, this setting of the familiar dance theme is scored so that the chromatic melody lies exceedingly well for young strings. A mix of legato and staccato bow strokes typify t...

Bring the creepy monsters into the moonlight! Set in 3/4 meter in E minor, all violin, viola and cello parts are playable in first position, with basses shifting to 2nd position. This is a great piece...

This setting of a simple 8-bar canon written by Thomas Tallis in the 16th century affords young strings a wonderful chance to experience the challenge and thrill of playing contrapuntal textures. It f...

Any time of the year is fair game for this piece based on the traditional fiddle tune Turkey In The Straw. Frequent passages of tuneful D major harmonies alternating with unison parts makes it very ac...