Sheet Music Downloads from Kendor Music: Essential Charts for Band

It is essential that beginning jazz players gain an understanding of the swing idiom. This very easy original provides rich opportunities for teaching fundamental swing figures and also includes a spo...

This very easy swing original serves as the perfect introduction for developing jazz players to the all-important blues form since the melody features just five notes! Using those same notes as the ba...

In this swinging celebration of the great call-and-response tradition, the featured soloist (any instrument) makes a statement and the ensemble answers. Later they switch roles, making this very easy...

This very easy level, straight-ahead swing chart will provide young musicians the experience of playing a composition built around modal music. Basic swing figures further enhance the teaching opportu...

Here is the perfect combination of an infectious melody, great scoring and many of the swing figures that are essential for young players to learn. Scored for 4 horns with rhythm section and expandabl...

Feature any instrument in your group on this swinging chart. The soloist is surrounded by full ensemble work, and an open solo section provides space to stretch out (written or ad lib). Scored for 4 h...

A riff-style melody reminiscent of early Basie tunes, blues-based changes, and an open solo section are the winning ingredients in this very easy swing chart. Written or ad lib solos for all are inclu...

Many of the famous Count Basie charts were built on riffs, or short melodic ideas that were repeated several times over the blues progression. This swing original at the very easy level is the perfect...

This swing excursion commissioned by the School District 45 Jazz Band in Villa Park (IL) serves equally well as a concert opener or closer, and will teach and/or reinforce the basic rhythms that every...

Here is the perfect vehicle for students to learn the essentials of swing rhythms and phrasing. The blues harmonies create a foundation that players will feel comfortable with in both ensemble section...

Commissioned by the South Dakota Music Education Association for the First Annual SD Middle School All-State Jazz Band, this straight ahead minor blues provides medium easy groups with a multitude of...

This solid swing tune featuring an open solo section, modest brass ranges, and lots of full-ensemble scoring comes with a sheet of written solo lines for all instrument types for players with little o...

Many of Count Basie's greatest charts started with him playing the melody with his rhythm section and this accessible chart provides your pianist with that experience. This great blues chart also incl...

Here's an easy, straight-ahead swing chart that has it all - an abundance of basic figures, a clever melody, written or ad lib open solo section and plenty of full ensemble work. Playable by 12-17 pla...

This tribute to Thelonious Monk captures the spirit and sounds of his iconic jazz music. Blues-based changes, sax and brass solis, and an open solo section (written solos provided) are highlights. Sco...

This tribute to jazz legend Oscar Peterson is a wonderful way to expose young players to one of the icons of jazz history. Blues based changes help to make this swing chart accessible for groups at th...

The plunger has been an important effect in jazz since Duke Ellington's band made it a staple in their repertoire. This swing chart gives developing groups a great chance to learn about this unique te...

Written in the style of the great Count Basie, this chart is full of wonderful teaching opportunities for developing groups. Simple, yet effective ensemble writing, blues-based changes, and a swinging...

Featuring ample use of fundamental swing figures and abundant ensemble work, this solid blues chart in the style of the great Count Basie Orchestra provides a wonderful educational experience for youn...

George Shutack has taken one of the most famous tunes in sports, Take Me Out To The Ballgame, and scored it for big band with a heavy dose of bebop influence. Written at the medium level, this swing c...

Commissioned by the Waverly High School Jazz Ensemble (NE) directed by Jim Kucera, this straight-ahead swinger for medium level groups provides an abundance of teaching opportunities. The strong melod...

This straight-ahead swinger was written for medium easy groups, but will work perfectly with groups at many levels. The solid ensemble writing and the blues-based changes will appeal to more experienc...

This swing chart by tenor saxophonist Mark Colby tips its hat to the classic Miles Davis tune All Blues. Doug Doug Beach's arrangement for medium level groups frames the tune with influences from both...

A tribute to master composer Oliver Nelson, this swing original for medium level groups will provide students with a wonderful musical experience. The integrated lines and the modal harmonies work tog...

Great as a program opener or closer, this hard-driving, mid-tempo swinger for medium level groups is punctuated by several spicy half-time funk passages that boost momentum and excitement from start t...