Intermediate Sheet Music from Kendor Music

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 clever version of a enduring Berlin favorite uses an opening chorus followed by the verse, two more choruses and a coda. A colorful variety of meters, keys, tempos and dynamics guarantee a wonder...

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 tasteful collection of sacred music arranged for instrumental solo and piano accompaniment is a great addition to any musicians repertoire. All 10 pieces are graded at a 3-4 level. Titles include...

Popularized by Aaron Copland in his 1944 score for Appalachian Spring, this 19th-century Shaker dance tune lends itself beautifully to the rich sound of a trombone quartet. By assigning two or more pl...

Flute quartets will love the addition of this setting of Schubert's beautiful tune to their repertoire. This grade 4 edition distributes the thematic material throughout the ensemble. The result is an...

This famous aria from Gabriel Fauré's Requiem becomes even more beautiful in this grade 4 setting for trombone quartet as the naturally rich, dark overtones of the ensemble bring added depth and dimen...

This excerpt from J.S. Bach's Cantata BWV 208 is a valuable addition to literature for clarinet quartets. The grade 4 setting passes themes throughout the ensemble, making it a strong choice for conce...

Vega is a blue white star of the constellation Lyra, one of the brightest in the northern hemisphere, and was the North Star 14,000 years ago. This original grade 4 work, based on the Chinese folk tal...

Set at a brisk pace (quarter note = 112), this great American fiddle tune works beautifully for flutes who can execute a mix of staccato and accented 16th notes. Great fun for all!

The four sections in this suite are set in a variety of styles and tempos and may be played as individual pieces or as a a multimovement work. The pieces in this work include Promised Land, Arkansas T...

Opening with a cello and bass introduction, this adaptation of the popular march theme demands a steady tempo, clearly-articulated bowings, and careful attention to accents and dynamics. It affords al...

First written by members of the Original Dixieland Jazz Band shortly after the turn of the century, this zesty tune bubbles with energy. Two modulations and extremes in dynamic levels are examples of...

A great setting of Mancini's classic is this grade 4 arrangement for clarinet choir. With all the humor this tune evokes, along with bluesy lines for everyone to play, this adaptation is fun for playe...

This introduction to Act 3 of the opera Carmen by Georges Bizet is a very melodic and lyrical piece. Arranged here at the grade 4 level in the key of D major, each set includes three copies of the 3rd...

This grade 4 arrangement offers all the original themes from Giuseppe Verdi's famous work including the popular Va Pensiero. All parts are interesting and the various tempos make for an exciting, dram...

Recorded by Buddy Rich on the album Rich In London (RCA), this well-crafted excursion gives the drummer a real workout from start to finish and showcases a recurring presentation of the folk theme by...

Recorded on the Buddy Rich album "A Different Drummer" as Part 2 of "A Piece Of The Road Suite," this rock outing with repeating rhythmic figures keeps everyone on their toes. It opens with an unaccom...

As recorded by the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra on their album New Life, a slow rubato intro sets up the irresistible funky rock groove that makes this an enduring favorite with better bands. Tenor,...

Originally written for the Buddy Rich Band and later recorded by Bob's own big band on their Incredible Journey album, this tune with an irresistible funk groove features energetic writing for all and...

Set in an uptempo swing style, this instrumental hit from the early 1960's works beautifully for flute quartet. Careful attention to articulations and dynamics will yield best results in all performan...

Have a 'run' with this grade 4 original as it takes you on a high energy journey through a city during rush hour, with a peaceful 'park' interlude before a return to the exciting, urban-style closing....

A sensuously slow and very funky work, this body percussion original features finger snaps, hand claps, thigh and tummy pats, and foot stomps to emulate a 5-piece drumset for each player. Each part co...

This fresh holiday arrangement features a quartet of instruments that, in the arranger's opinion (he's a trombonist!), produces the best harmonic sound. This lively setting will add spice to any holid...

Get ready to feel the energy, sense the drive, and dance to the "groove"! Complete with string SFX, a pizzicato motive break-down section, and optional hand percussion throughout, all help to create a...