Sheet Music Downloads from Kendor Music: Essential Charts for Band

Driving grooves and asymmetrical melodic patterns break and turn to spin a festive, celebratory string dance in the Indian style that's all the rage! This piece takes advantage of every possible mediu...

This multi-faceted musical canvas presents a number of signature themes and moods that can portray specific characters and scenes invented by your students during rehearsals. It includes popular compo...

Written in a rollicking 6/8 tarantella style, this accessible Luigi Denza work is a perfect choice for grade 3 mallet players searching for a solo to perform on a concert, recital, or festival program...

Designed for grade 3 ensembles, this is a wonderful work for any string orchestra looking for an upbeat and festive piece. Complete with memorable themes and flowing melodic lines that will give your...

March of the Realm uses a satisfying blend of dynamic contrasts and articulation variations to create a wonderful way for young musicians to play with independent parts. A great way to open a concert!

The Zulu title of this popular South African folk hymn translates to We Are Marching. In this clever adaptation, the melody is first presented in all parts, then appears as a round backed by a rock-st...

This arrangement of the Franz von Suppé classic is presented in cut time for players who have not been exposed to 6/8 time or find it difficult to manage. All the integrity of the original has been re...

This dramatic grade 3 work blends blues and bluegrass elements, and provides special exposure for cellos and basses while keeping the rest of the orchestra actively involved in a very exciting perform...

With its world-famous syncopated melody in an even, steady duple rhythm, this catchy Scott Joplin rag is sure to please! This grade 4 solo setting is playable on bells, xylophone, vibes or marimba, wi...

This setting of the Scott Joplin famous ragtime classic is presented here for grade 3+ groups and is perfect as an encore selection.

The gaiety and charm of the ragtime era are ever-present in this grade 4 arrangement of the Scott Joplin classic for common mallet instruments (xylophone, vibes or bells, and 4-octave marimba w/option...

The eight solos contained in this grade 3-5 collection for 5-piece drum set are suitable for any performing venue or pedagogy. Using sticks, brushes, timpani, mallets, etc., the solos explore rhythmic...

Contemporary drumming involves laying down a stylistic groove, then embellishing and soloing on it. This collection contains 11 grade 3-4 originals that focus on the more widely played styles of today...

This collection of progressive pieces for concert, recital, audition, and private or group instruction features 10 spirited originals in a variety of styles. Each solo is playable on a 4-piece kit.

Grade 5 Features Drum Set Solo (Unaccompanied)

Designed to familiarize student drummers with the basic beats and concepts for a variety of popular styles -- rock, jazz, Latin, swing & more -- it provides lots of skill-building exercises for practi...

This collection of solos follows Murray's popular book, Today's Sounds For Drumset. Sequentially arranged for intermediate to advanced level players, this book features 70 beats/grooves in funk, hip-h...

Duets are essential to all students, not only are they fun, they are great for inspiring diligent practice and attention to detail. These 8 pieces are by some of the great masters: Bach, Beethoven, Jo...

This collection of nine 2-mallet keyboard percussion duets for grade 2-4 players contains three tunes at each level, and most are playable on any combination of mallet instruments. Each piece focuses...

We are thrilled to welcome well-known composer and educator Brad Ciechomski to the Kendor catalog! He has come up with a fun-filled swing ride that cooks from the opening bass lick to the final brass...

Scott Road Sprint is an up-tempo swing chart composed for the 2024 Maine All-State Honors Jazz Ensemble. Composer Craig Skeffington and arranger Terry White collaborated to create this dynamic piece,...

The bossa nova style is one of the most important grooves in jazz. Composer and educator Brad Ciechomski has penned a wonderful vehicle for introducing your students to this important style. Beautiful...

Inspired by the music of the great Count Basie Orchestra, this is a perfect vehicle for teaching the swing idiom. It features a riff-based tune, lots of full ensemble work, and blues changes. Sample w...

Here is a great easy level chart for teaching the swing idiom to young players. With an abundance of basic swing figures and articulations, a strong melody, and solid ensemble writing, this chart has...

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...