Intermediate Sheet Music from Kendor Music

The title of this bright swing excursion for advancing groups refers to the bebop line shared by the saxophone and brass sections. The main theme includes some interesting harmonic twists, but the sol...

Built on an extended 16-bar minor blues, this relaxed original shifts between two and four feels to create subtle contrasts within the swing style. Ideal for advancing groups and dedicated to the Comp...

This engaging swing original for advancing groups alternates between 2 and 4 feels while providing interesting ensemble passages for everyone. Ample articulations and dynamics are provided throughout,...

This original for advancing groups definitely lives up to its name as it transitions through a variety of moods, swinging hard every step of the way. Adding to the appeal is an 11-bar chorale that's p...

Sure to delight audiences with an abundance of interesting original material and surprise interludes, the superior orchestration techniques in this chart will make bands of all ability levels sound im...

Composed especially for Vaughn Weister's Famous Jazz Orchestra in Columbus (OH), this moderate swing chart is playable by advancing groups all the way to professionals. Featuring a driving groove and...

This exciting, up tempo swing chart for advancing groups, which features solos for 1st Alto Saxophone, 2nd Trumpet and Piano (written or ad lib), a saxophone soli and an ensemble chorus which moves fr...

This cleverly conceived swing chart for advancing groups is an intriguing opener written in the style of Thelonius Monk. Solo space is provided for alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, and bass. The compo...

This burning swing/shuffle chart maintains the blues tradition while mixing in some contemporary harmonies, with nice shout sections for the entire ensemble. Written or ad lib solo space is included f...

Here's a great, moderately-fast-swing chart for advancing groups featuring the II-V progression that's common in many popular standards. The angular melody featuring wide skips and scale-like interval...

Written in a hard driving shuffle style, it features all sections of the band with written or ad lib solo space for tenor saxophone. There is also an acappella feature for the winds that will keep eve...

This swing original for advancing groups is equally appropriate as an opener, closer, or anything in between. Included are brief idiomatic saxophone soli passages, a stop-time section featuring the ho...

The eight solos contained in this grade 3-5 collection are suitable for any performing venue or pedagogy. Techniques of tuning, muffling, double-stops and staccato-legato are employed. Styles include...

Series Timpani Solo. Grade 3 Features Timpani Solo (Unaccompanied)

This spirited British march of 1916, popularized in the film Bridge Over the River Kwai, comes alive in this setting for sax quartets. Melodic responsibilities pass from part to part to sustain player...

Frank Halferty's grade 3 setting of the classic Irish ballad will be a welcome addition to the literature for sax quartets. With its beautiful lines, rich harmonies and contrasting textures, it makes...

This arrangement of the Allemande and Sarabande from Handel's Suite No. 11 provides challenging and rewarding repertoire for intermediate musicians. Tempos, keys, and ranges are very accessible. Total...

Scored in a 'slow 2' tempo, this faithful version of the tantalizing theme from Carmen will be a big hit with players and audiences of all ages.

This traditional melody has been cleverly arranged at the grade 3 level for flute trio, clarinet trio, and grade 2+ for trombone trio by James Christensen. Sir Harold Boulton (1859-1935) added lyrics...

This grade 3 setting of the symphonic tone poem by Paul Dukas features the bass clarinet as the Sorcerer's Apprentice. Made famous by the Walt Disney motion picture Fantasia, this piece will instantly...

Taken from a collection of 21 elegant dances for piano by Ignacio Cervantes, these delightful themes are excellent examples of Latin-American concert music from the late 19th century. Scored here for...

Playable as a trio or quartet with piano, this lively original (quarter note = 144) with a singable melody, simple syncopations and a march-like character is written in a very comfortable range for st...

This set of short classical pieces by Purcell, Handel, Mozart, Haydn, Donizetti and Dittersdorf in a variety of styles is ideal for group lessons, chamber music recitals, and contest performances. Sel...

Taken from one of the earliest published collections of Renaissance instrumental dances, these settings for contemporary trumpet quartets produce a brilliant, exciting sound. Following a simple two-pa...