Kendor Music

This Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart arrangement can be performed as a moderate march at the indicated tempo or at a slower tempo as a regal processional. All ornaments -- grace notes, turns and trills -- are...

This mysterious and beautiful grade 3+ work conjures images of a hunt taking place under the cover of darkness with only the subtle light from the moon revealing the mysteries between the shadows. Com...

This excellent grade 3+ adaptation of the George Frederic Handel classic presents two of seven movements from this Baroque masterwork in their entirety -- a minuet and a finale. The remaining movement...

This is the ninth and most often performed work of Sir Edward Elgar's famous Enigma Variations of 1899. It pays tribute to his close friend, A.J. Jaeger, whose surname in German means hunter (accordin...

Mozart composed the Symphony No. 31 in D major, K. 297 during a trip to Paris in 1778 when he was 22 years old. This grade 3+ arrangement of the 1st movement is a great piece for developing bow contro...

Originally written for keyboard, this arrangement showcases George Frederic Handel's mastery of this Baroque form. It freely treats most of the variations to incorporate the use of a variety of string...

What better way to introduce Mozart to students than with the finale of his first symphony, written when he was just 8 years old? Transposed to D major, this arrangement provides many opportunities fo...

Imagine a scene of great celebration with Slavic dances and lyrical themes soaring over underlying rhythmic drive. That sums up this Alexander Borodin favorite with all of its power, playfulness, lyri...

Put your bassists in the spotlight in this piece for beginning strings. Build confidence and skills in your bass section as they lead the orchestra while navigating the shift between first and third p...

Spooky and rhythmically energetic, the chromatic alteration between C-natural and C-sharp will give students opportunities to develop their left hand intonation. This piece includes arco and pizzicato...

String players of any age will have fun playing these four much-loved themes by Giochino Rossini and Ludwig van Beethoven. Titles include The William Tell Overture (Rossini); Symphony No. 6 (Beethoven...

Based on the mythical Forest of Mirkwood from the Lord Of The Rings series. Gandolf the wizard instructed the elves to take the pathway through Mirkwood Forest for safe passage through the forest. Thi...

This Irish sounding piece teaches 3/4 time, legato bowing, pizzicato, lifts, and 2-note slurs. Containing interesting melodic lines for all, the piece stays in 1st position throughout and only include...

What better way to kick off the holiday season than pair a festive Hanukkah piece with Deck the Halls? There is lots of fun and melodic interest in all parts. The styles explored are 'gypsy' heaviness...

This exciting piece blends energy and mystery, with an abundance of dynamic contrast, pizzicato and tremolo, which makes it enticing for players and audiences alike. It's approachable nature makes it...

This high energy work for grade 2 groups will excite your audience and give your students a great musical experience. Appropriately challenging for each section of the orchestra, every player gets the...

From Concerto For Two Horns And Strings, TWV 52:Es1 by Georg Philipp Telemann, this arrangement gives players the opportunity to experience the energy of Baroque music. Perfect for working on Baroque...

This arrangement includes the gorgeous opening in the original key of Eb major, the exciting C minor imitative, and the transitional section arriving at the iconic military theme. Following is a uniqu...

Here is an appealing string arrangement of Gioachino Rossini's famous work. Careful scoring and performance options make this Overture an entirely playable grade 3+ piece, yet appropriately challengin...

Giuseppe Verdi was one of the greatest Italian opera composers of the nineteenth century. The overture to La Forza Del Destino was composed when Verdi revised the opera for a performance at La Scala...

Experience the nobility and excitement of this well-known piece by Russian composer Mikhail Ippolitov-Ivanov. The rhythmic intensity and dramatic dynamic changes are sure to please players and audienc...

One of Ludwig van Beethoven's best scherzos, the 3rd movement from Symphony No. 6 is now available as a stand along selection for grade 4 groups. Skillfully adapted with a strong final cadence by Debo...

Les jeunes instrumentistes à cordes adoreront les sons de chat vocalisés (miaou et sifflement !) qui ponctuent cet original très imaginatif ! Les caractéristiques pédagogiques comprennent le jeu des f...

This exciting original will make grade 1+ groups sound well beyond their years of experience. With its dramatic accented sections, smooth flowing passages and energy-building dynamics, this piece that...

This inspiring grade 1+ work is a stirring combination of the energized opening, followed by the lyrically expressive mid-section that will provide motivation for players and joy for their audiences....