Intermediate Sheet Music from Kendor Music

Here's one to ensure your swing chops are in good working order. Commissioned by noted jazz educator Dr. John Bradley, this chart is a wonderful vehicle for sharpening both ensemble and solo skills. W...

This energetic swing original gives developing players the opportunity to experience the minor blues form. The strong melody and solid rhythmic groove complement the full ensemble work as intensity bu...

This medium level swing chart in 3/4 time is a wonderful vehicle to learn about playing a jazz waltz. Great melody, gospel changes and terrific ensemble writing all combine to make this a must for any...

This medium level swing chart in 3/4 time is a wonderful vehicle to learn about playing a jazz waltz. Great melody, gospel changes and terrific ensemble writing all combine to make this a must for any...

The rubato introduction is the calm before the storm before this chart breaks into a burning samba groove. Crisp ensemble work keeps the excitement level high throughout, and written or ad lib solos f...

This beautiful folkish chart in an even-eighth note ECM style features diatonic melodies over lush chord voicings. The tenor and piano solo can be played as written or ad lib. A guitar chord chart by...

Following up on the popularity of the composer's baseball-inspired big band chart, Double Play, this shuffle opens with an ad lib solo for piano and grooves from start to finish. A stop-time section g...

This is a captivating, contemporary even-eighth note ballad in the ECM tradition. Your 1st Alto player can really shine during this tuneful original for advancing groups. The composer highly recommend...

Grab your audience's attention today by programming this engaging shuffle chart in the style of Horace Silver and Thad Jones. It alternates between combo and big band writing techniques and contains p...

Grab your audience's attention today by programming this engaging shuffle chart in the style of Horace Silver and Thad Jones. It alternates between combo and big band writing techniques and contains p...

Inspired by his many visits to the beautiful Wind River wilderness area in northwestern Wyoming during his college days, it is a satisfying mix of serene, peaceful passages and bold, exciting themes,...

This enchanting folk tune has a mysterious quality that is captivating to listen to, learn about, and play. With rich harmonies, interesting textures, and engaging parts for all, it will instantly bec...

This ragtime original should be felt in "2" with a light swing feel in the 8th notes. To help students cope effectively with the chromaticism and syncopated rhythms of ragtime and Dixieland music, abu...

Jared Spears, composer of the classic piece, Dance Diabolique, brings us this new programmatic work. Inspired by his many visits to the beautiful Wind River wilderness area in northwestern Wyoming dur...

Issued in 1959 and dedicated to William C. Willett and the Fredonia (NY) College Clarinet Choir, this edition of the enduring Mozart favorite should be played at a moderate tempo with careful observat...

Issued in 1966, this challenging, contest-caliber setting of one of Mozart's top hits assigns the primary leading role to the 1st Bb player. An allegro tempo in cut time should be maintained throughou...

Featuring three great favorites from the Emerald Isle, the gentle midsection in 3/4 contrasts beautifully with the energetic opening and closing themes in 6/8.

Mike Tomaro's Latin charts are well known for being challenging and exciting to play, and this sizzling samba is no exception. Playing at the indicated tempo (half note = 116 in cut time) is important...

Commissioned by the Pennsylvania Unit of IAJE for the 2000 All-State Jazz Ensemble, this ambitious chart features two open solo sections (one for brass, one for saxes), several dramatic modulations, a...

This Vocalist With Big Band edition was commissioned by jazz singer Kevin Mahogany, who originally penned the tune. If used, optional doubles in the saxes and trumpets (flutes, clarinets, flugelhorns)...