Sheet Music Downloads from Kendor Music: Essential Charts for Band

Suitable as an opener or second tune in a festival set, the half-time feel of this hip-hop chart for advancing groups is sure to be a big hit with everyone! Trumpet and tenor sax solos can be played u...

Here's a great funk original that utilizes clearly articulated rhythmic figures supported by a driving groove and full harmonies. A powerful solo section over a simple repeated progression invites num...

This funk original for advancing groups provides an ideal way to sustain the interest of the audience while teaching essential jazz fusion skills to developing musicians. Written in the style of Herbi...

This straight 8ths feel chart for advancing groups is steeped in gospel and 1960's funk. Two solo sections are included, the first is playable by any saxophone (written or ad lib) or rhythm section pl...

Given the widespread popularity of Jeff Jarvis' Critical Mass, Honk, and Slingshot, you're going to love his latest funk original for advancing groups. A solid, catchy funk groove coupled with a rich...

Your audiences will love this retro R&B original with an upbeat, infectious groove. Originally record by the composer on Try Something Neu (NuGroove Records NUG-2036-2), this chart is reminiscent of t...

Given the widespread popularity of Jeff Jarvis' Critical Mass and Honk, you're going to love his latest funk original for advancing groups. A solid funk groove coupled with a rich chord progression gi...

Commissioned by the Prescott (AZ) High School Jazz Ensemble directed by Dan Bradstreet, this Fred Sturm original is everything we've come to expect from this talented jazz composer. Set in a half-time...

Here's a fantastic swing chart that can feature any soloist. Utilizing the call and response technique, the soloist makes a statement and the ensemble answers. Later they switch roles, making this gre...

Featuring piano in a familiar gospel-flavored role, this original for developing groups has been skillfully orchestrated so as to support, but never eclipse, the sound of the soloist. The majority of...

This tuneful, accessible gospel tune for developing groups is sure to find its way into many big band folders. Opening with a short notated alto solo, it kicks into a strong groove that will energize...

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 essential book for jazz ensemble auditions, recitals, festivals, and lessons includes 20 etudes based on the changes to popular jazz standards so players learn to improvise over the chord progres...

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 grade 5 percussion trio functions much like a jazz trio. The tune is played with variations, followed by a section for improvisation, and then finishes with the tune again to bring it to a happy...

This exceedingly groovy jazz original was written for percussion ensembles who want to swing the roof off! It's a high-energy conversation between five players on bells, xylophone, marimba, chimes and...

If you are looking for something different to round out a concert program, here's a rollicking hoedown ride that pulls out all the stops! Filled with bluesy phrases and syncopated rhythms, this one wi...

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...

This clever arrangement of 3 well-known J.S. Bach pieces will be a must-have for grade 4 groups for many years to come. Students will especially be eager to play the popular Toccata And Fugue In D Min...

This arrangement gives string players a wonderful chance to play a classic jazz swinger from the Count Basie library featuring the clarity and economy for which Sammy Nestico's writing is famous. Full...

Written by W.C. Handy in 1914, it has become an essential part of the jazz repertoire. This grade 3+ arrangement includes optional rhythm section parts as well as an optional section for blues solos w...

Your students will have a lot to cluck about with this grade 1, swing-based piece. Based in the key of D major, it features easy repetitive rhythms throughout and offers a mix of pizzicato and arco pl...

Why not invite your students to imagine their favorite confectionery treats when playing this fun-loving swing tune in D major?! Sure to satisfy any sweet tooth, it can be played as written or as an a...

Your students will be grooving to the sweet, fruit-filled sounds of this 12-bar blues based tune for grade 1+ groups. The easy syncopated rhythms will be fun to play and the piece can be played in eit...

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...