Sheet Music Downloads from Kendor Music: Essential Charts for Band

This swinging blues original for beginning groups is based on the chord changes to Bags' Groove by Milt Jackson. It features fun figures, infectious rhythmic figures, and dynamics which grow from a wh...

This swing chart for beginning groups is based on the chord changes to Softly, As In A Morning Sunrise by Sigmund Romberg, and made famous by clarinetist/ big band leader Artie Shaw. The solo section...

Based on the chord changes to Bye Bye Blackbird by Ray Henderson, this swinging chart is a workout for the full ensemble. Written for beginning groups, it's a great chart to introduce swing figures on...

Based on the chord changes to Satin Doll by Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn, this swing chart is perfect for beginning groups. The solo section is playable by any instrument and solo sheets are pro...

Based on the chord changes to It Don't Mean A Thing by Duke Ellington, this chart is the perfect chart to introduce beginning jazz groups to the swing style. The solo section is playable by any instru...

Based on the chord changes to Stella By Starlight by Victor Young, this swinging chart is a workout for the full ensemble. Written for beginning groups, everyone gets a turn at the melody, and there a...

Recorded by the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra on the album New Life, this fast swing original opens with a full-band statement and a short piano solo before the trumpet soloist steps into the spotlig...

This medium shuffle chart is a simple tune composed by Jerome Richardson, loosely based on The Preacher by Horace Silver. Thad's arrangement features the SATTB saxophone section, and is playable by ad...

This classic chart is taken directly from the original ink parts that were on the stands at the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Jazz Orchestra (now the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra) debut performance in February 1966...

This new advanced level edition is taken directly from the original ink parts that were on the stands at the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Jazz Orchestra (now the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra) debut performance in...

Our 4th offering in the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra Signature Editions, is Once Around. This fast swing advanced level chart was among the first charts Thad Jones wrote for the new band in 1966, as a more...

We welcome Darren Fellows to the Kendor family of writers with this innovative etude book. These 28 grade 6 etudes include a variety of different styles, concentrating on technique in a challenging ye...

Set as a light jazz waltz, arranger Peter Blair has done a great job of making this traditional carol fresh and interesting without obscuring the tuneful melody. The ensemble is featured throughout, w...

Jeff Jarvis has transformed this simple eight-measure carol into a full-blown jazz waltz for a big band. Jeff created a clever introduction and several transitional passages with a ton of cool chords...

After a short, smooth, and legato introduction, the chart moves into a bright jazz-rock feel as arranger Carl Strommen weaves together a tapestry of favorite holiday songs. After the intro, the piece...

We are pleased to welcome Clifton Jones to the Kendor Jazz catalog! This clever treatment of the familiar French carol Ding, Dong Merrily on High is sure to brighten any holiday program. Clifton does...

Here is a fresh twist on a timeless carol. Set in an uptempo Latin style, this arrangement couples a tasteful new harmonic foundation with a cool groove to create a chart that will be the highlight of...

This set of four carols provides a wonderful way to add a bit of holiday sparkle to school and community events. There is a lot of programming flexibility with this set...each selection stands well al...

A clever arrangement of this classic carol gives each of the players a chance to shine. Arranger Charles Evans uses all the colors of the brass quintet, including muted sections, solo lines, and inter...

This tuneful German melody comes to life in this sparkling new arrangement by Charles Evans. The first half of the piece is presented in a lively 6/8 with lots of technical intertwining lines. The sec...

Here are two easy yet musical settings of carols that provide the opportunity for younger ensembles to shine at a holiday concert or recital. The carols may be performed as single pieces or as a short...

Originally written for use in a public school setting, these 10 unique low brass quartets for grade 4 groups have moderate range demands. The 1st Tuba part can be played by baritone or tuba, and all t...

This skillfully-arranged set of 24 duets at the grade 3-4 level provides quality material that can be used in any performance setting. Whether a single selection is featured on a concert program or th...

Features Trumpet and Tenor Trombone (Baritone)

This grade 2-3 collection provides a convenient way to inject school and community events with the holiday spirit. These arrangements of 10 familiar carols for any three brass players are musically co...