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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...

In this well-crafted suite featuring moderate swing, ballad, jazz waltz and bright swing styles, a good mix of solo, duo and tutti passages guarantees that every player shares the spotlight. Abundant...

This quartet in three movements draws upon the jazz, classical and R&B traditions. Knowing how to handle swing 8th notes, a slow choral, and an even 8th note funk groove is essential. Lots of rhythmic...

Set in a moderate swing style, this version of the great New Orleans jazz anthem features written solos for lead alto and bari, and a 'quasi ad lib' solo for tenor. For added dimension, optional low-o...

Experience the unmistakable magic of the Count Basie Orchestra from the front row: With the "Basie-Nestico Lead Sax Book" published by Kendor Music, you will dive deep into the art of big band perform...

This spirited salsa for advancing groups is a real showstopper! Utilizing the popular songo style, which has been carefully notated in the rhythm parts to ensure authenticity, the chart features lots...

This quintet setting retains all of the musical splendor and brilliance of the original Dukas scoring for full orchestral brass section. One of the most often performed brass fanfares, it is arranged...

Experience the joy of ensemble playing with "Classical FlexTrios For Woodwinds" from Kendor Music! This versatile collection features five beloved classical and traditional masterpieces, skillfully ar...

Excerpted from Domenico Mancinelli's 18th century set of 24 Duettos In An Easy, Pleasing Style for amateur performers, these duets incorporate simple, tuneful melodic lines, conventional harmonies, an...

Students will love playing this imaginative Christmas medley that combines snippets of Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, Deck The Halls, We Three Kings, We Wish You A Merry Ch...

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...

Introduce your students to the galant style of Georg Philipp Telemann with this grade 1+ arrangement. This is an excellent piece to develop bowing technique, dynamic contrasts, phrasing and tempo chan...

Scored in the keys of E minor, G major and E major, this contest-worthy adaptation presents three themes -- The River, Peasant Wedding, The River At Its Widest Point -- from Smetana's 19th-century sym...

This movement from the Bach Orchestral Suite No. 3 was originally written for strings, and has been scored here for solo instruments at a grade 3 level with piano accompaniment. Composer-violinist Aug...

Les trompettistes apprécieront cette collection de 30 duos classiques. Les morceaux, écrits pour les classes 4 à 6, sont de J.S. Bach, Haendel, Vivaldi, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Bizet, Dvorak, Tch...

Johann Sebastian Bach's famous air from his 3rd Orchestral Suite is arranged for traditional saxophone quartet in the key of concert Bb.

Bring the timeless brilliance of classical masterworks to your ensemble! With "Classics for Saxophone Quartet", renowned publisher Kendor Music presents an exquisite collection of 13 classical gems, e...

Featuring predominantly uptempo gems by Mozart, Telemann, Haydn, Schubert, Purcell and Baton, these short selections may be played singly or in combination with others in the collection to suit virtua...

Another hit from the Basie Straight Ahead album is this driving swinger in F minor. This chart gives the band a great chance to really play soft and make a huge build over an entire phrase to a fortis...

Recorded in 1968 on the album Basie Straight Ahead this slow swinger defines the Basie style at this tempo. While not overly demanding technically, this chart will challenge even the best bands to pla...

Set in a laidback swing groove, this chart features a sax chorus, some driving ensemble sections, and solos for trombone, tenor sax, trumpet and piano (suggested solos provided for all). Sammy says th...

Bring authentic swing groove to the stage with "The Queen Bee", published by Kendor Music! This outstanding big band arrangement in a laid-back medium swing tempo is built upon a captivating blues pro...

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...

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...

Bring festive elegance to the holiday season with "Celebrating Christmas", published by the renowned Kendor Music! This beautifully curated collection features 14 favorite Christmas carols, masterfull...