Intermediate Sheet Music from Kendor Music

Set in a moderate swing style, this version of the great New Orleans jazz anthem features written solos for lead alto and bari, and a 'quasi ad lib' solo for tenor. For added dimension, optional low-o...

The astounding popularity of the only canon Pachelbel ever wrote rests upon its melodic beauty, harmonic clarity, and steady pulse. In this straightforward setting all players have equally vital roles...

Excerpted from Domenico Mancinelli's 18th century set of 24 Duettos In An Easy, Pleasing Style for amateur performers, these duets incorporate simple, tuneful melodic lines, conventional harmonies, an...

Originally written for keyboard, this arrangement showcases George Frederic Handel's mastery of this Baroque form. It freely treats most of the variations to incorporate the use of a variety of string...

This creative collection presents six originals in a variety of Brazilian drumming styles. Scoring calls for agogo bells, shaker, whistle, cowbell, samba whistle, ganza, repenique, snare drum and surd...

From the 'Basie-Straight Ahead' recording of 1968 featuring the legendary Count Basie, Harold Jones, Grover Mitchell, Marshall Royal and Freddie Green, highlights here include a recurring alto/trumpet...

As recorded by Count Basie & His Orchestra for their Basie Straight Ahead album of 1968, this classic blues features a moderate tempo, piano and tenor solos, solid sax and brass solis, and a series of...

As the titles of individual selections suggest, this creative set of duets covers a wide range of styles and moods, from beautifully lyrical to relentlessly rhythmic and everything in between. Written...

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...

Written to give developing jazz musicians the chance to sharpen their interpretative skills in a trio setting for like instruments, this outstanding set features ten concise tunes in swing (5), Latin...

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...

Marked groovy misterioso, this clever arrangement opens with finger snaps before the famous Mancini movie theme begins. An optional 8-bar improvisation section is included (written notes also provided...

Brass and sax unisons, easy figures and a rich harmonic structure will make this a big hit with everyone. The primary solo is reserved for trumpet (optional written solo provided), but piano adds some...

This tune will energize any big band program. Abundant articulations for horns, striking dynamic contrasts, and an expandable solo section are highlights. A chord chart for guitar is also included, an...

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 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 spirited salsa for advancing groups is a real showstopper! Utilizing the popular songo style, which has been carefully notated in the rhythm parts to ensure authenticity, the chart features lots...

This flexible grade 3 collection contains five well-known classical and traditional pieces that can be played by any combination of 3 woodwind instruments.

This movement from the Bach Orchestral Suite No. 3 was originally written for strings, and has been scored here for solo instruments at a grade 3 level with piano accompaniment. Composer-violinist Aug...

This appealing solo features four choruses of a chord-enhanced 12-bar blues progression. Some half-step glisses are used for extra flavor, and room for an optional improvised solo is included on the r...

We welcome Keith Young to the Kendor family of writers with this grade 5 saxophone quartet. Including three recognizable standards - Swing Low, Sweet Chariot and Amazing Grace in a slow, gospel feel;...

This collection of 10 grade pieces explores the jazz idiom through original songs composed in the styles of the masters. Lots of fun to play, some pieces even include an optional improvised section.

This grade 5 piece is a fun, Caribbean and Central-American inspired piece that develops independence between four mallets and coordination between the right and left hand. It is sure to have the audi...

Perfect chart for concerts or contests where you want to absolutely burn down the house! Inspired by Funk-Rock big band music, your students will have an absolute blast putting together this groovy tu...

Perfect chart for concerts or contests where you want to absolutely burn down the house! Inspired by Funk-Rock big band music, your students will have an absolute blast putting together this groovy tu...