Partitions moyen chez Kendor Music

Scored in a variety of meters -- 5/8, 5/4, 3/8, 4/4, 3/4 -- and set at a lively tempo (8th note = ca. 200), this contemporary, recital-worthy original requires careful observance of all articulations...

This Scottish folk song favorite is arranged in a quasi-modern fashion, offering styles, tempi and harmonies a bit off the beaten path, plus soloistic exposure to all players.

Trombonists will savor these creative variations on the light classical favorites Humoresque (Dvorak) and Dance Of The Hours (Ponchielli) for grade 4+ quartets. Both themes feature jazz harmonies and...

Written for the Riverside Brass Quintet, this jazzy arrangement of the ever-popular spiritual consists of a four-measure introduction, two sixteen-measure developmental sections, and a sixteen-measure...

This grade 4 setting of Scott Joplin's classic tune will be a winning selection for any performance. As an encore number, it is as fun to listen to for the audience as it is to perform. Duration 3:40.

The music in this unique grade 4-5 collection may be used in three ways: (1) Each of the four snare drum solos may be played alone. (2) Each of the four timpani solos may be played alone. (3) Each of...

This grade 4 collection presents a wee bit o' the Irish with 7 familiar melodies - 4 as complete versions and 3 in cameo versions. A mix of tempi and keys adds variety, topped off with a rousing final...

Comme l'indiquent les titres de cette collection de 4 duos, cette musique rendant hommage aux grands noms de la percussion du 20e siècle célèbre leurs styles caractéristiques : Ringo Starr & Charlie W...

This country-swing crowd pleaser simulates a kickin' bluegrass band from start to finish! In the half-time rock section at m. 65, ad lib solo ‘riffs' by woodblocks, tambourine, and guiro (or was...

A carnival of sounds, moods, textures, and colors greet the ears of performers and audiences alike in this rhythmically invigorating grade 4+ overture. All eight players serve as multiple percussionis...

As recorded by the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra for their Monday Night album, the opening rhythm section vamp sets the stage for the entrance of the featured soprano (or alto) sax soloist. With the...

Every well-paced concert needs a chart like this. Veteran jazz educator Bob Washut brings us this even-8ths feel original composed for the State University of New York at Oswego Jazz Ensemble. It requ...

You'll definitely want to add this terrific Brazilian chart to your next festival or concert program. Alternating between the bossa style and a Brazilian funk feel known as partido alto, this engaging...

Designed for grade 4+ groups, this is a great piece for any ensemble looking for an intense melodic theme. Reminiscent of a Hollywood movie soundtrack, the piece utilizes simple but fun 16th-note doub...

This collection of six grade 3-5 tunes is perfect for lessons, recitals, contests, juries, or auditions. All pieces require four- mallet technique and are playable on marimba, vibes or xylophone. Styl...

This piece develops many techniques necessary for mallet playing and allows for musical expression and interpretation. The peaceful nature of this piece is fitting for many performance settings.

Requiring no improvisation, these creative originals in a variety of jazz styles encourage players to focus on good ensemble blend, balance and phrasing. Paying careful attention to articulations and...

This famous Irving Berlin song adapts exceedingly well to the woodwind quintet format. Subtle colors, changing textures and a snappy tempo will make it a great change-of-pace number for any program.

Featuring many of the pleasing voicings and rhythmic twists of his jazz ensemble charts, Jeff Jarvis begins this Duke Ellington classic in a light samba style before evolving into a hard-swing feel mi...

Cette tranche d'Americana met en valeur toutes les couleurs du quintette de cuivres et chacun des musiciens de l'ensemble est mis en vedette. C'est la définition même d'un "porte-drapeau" et il convie...

Designed to give young instrumentalists a chance to play music in a variety of jazz and popular styles -- calypso, gospel rock, swing, ballad, funk, bossa -- each piece includes chord symbols and spec...

Requiring no improvisation, these creative originals in a variety of jazz styles encourage players to focus on good ensemble blend, balance and phrasing. Paying careful attention to articulations and...

Requiring no improvisation, these creative originals in a variety of jazz styles encourage players to focus on good ensemble blend, balance and phrasing. Paying careful attention to articulations and...

Requiring no improvisation, these creative originals in a variety of jazz styles encourage players to focus on good ensemble blend, balance and phrasing. Paying careful attention to articulations and...

Requiring no improvisation, these creative originals in a variety of jazz styles encourage players to focus on good ensemble blend, balance and phrasing. Paying careful attention to articulations and...