Kendor Music

Written for the senior recital of one of John's students at Eastman, this rudimental snare drum trio focuses on the interactions between players as they negotiate a series of dramatic tutti and imitat...

Named for the small town in southwest Colorado that's known as the gateway to the spectacular Mesa Verde cliffs, and first issued by Kendor in 1963, this contest standard for advancing drummers is an...

Named for the small town in southwest Colorado that's known as the gateway to the spectacular Mesa Verde cliffs, and first issued by Kendor in 1963, this contest standard for advancing drummers is an...

In this recital-worthy outing for young drummers, imitative rhythm patterns and the chance to play with snares on and off will inspire focus and accurate execution. Duration ca. 3:05

Inspired by the desert that covers large parts of the southwestern United States, this 1965 original for intermediate drummers is a well-established contest and recital favorite. Pyramid-style entranc...

This piece contains a trio of snare drums which toss the flams, paradiddles, and rolls to each other as they run the music. Unlike a real race, where someone wins, this tag team crosses the last measu...

Their famous motto, All for one and one for all is effectively portrayed in this trio for snare drummers. In the context of a stately march, this piece features unison and imitative playing, good dyna...

Their famous motto, All for one and one for all is effectively portrayed in this trio for snare drummers. In the context of a stately march, this piece features unison and imitative playing, good dyna...

First released over 30 years ago, this dramatic contest standard builds in intensity and complexity from start to finish, punctuating standard drum passages with stick beats played at eye level and lo...

This book by Gordon Delamont is a complete examination of the harmonic elements of modern arranging and composing. Adopted by high school and college music theory programs everywhere, it provides stud...

This book is a complete examination of the advanced materials of tonal harmony for the student of modern arranging and composing. Topics include extended tonality, sequences, parallel harmony, mixed m...

This book is a complete examination of the advanced materials of tonal harmony for the student of modern arranging and composing. Topics include extended tonality, sequences, parallel harmony, mixed m...

This text is a complete examination of all aspects of modern arranging and composing. Adopted by high school and college music theory programs everywhere, it provides students with a logical, progress...

This examination of melody includes a detailed survey of psychological, technical and structural considerations. A detailed discussion of song form elements (motifs, variations, phrases, cadences) inc...

Based on the traditional species approach, this examination of non-chordal counterpoint for the contemporary writer includes discussions on pan-diatonicism, quartal harmony and polytonal techniques. I...

Based on the traditional species approach, this examination of non-chordal counterpoint for the contemporary writer includes discussions on pan-diatonicism, quartal harmony and polytonal techniques. I...

In this examination of serial writing for the contemporary composer, Delamont explains the basics of a 12-tone row, then follows with practical techniques used in the melodic, contrapuntal and harmoni...

Escrito por el galardonado artista y profesor de jazz Tony Dagradi para todos los instrumentos, este libro desarrolla sólidas habilidades técnicas en músicos de todos los niveles de experiencia. Los m...

Shelton Berg's programmed text for a 2-4 semester improvisation course. This approach is consonance-based, emphasizing structural pitches and harmonic considerations rather than scale-derived melody....

Shelton Berg's programmed text for a 2-4 semester improvisation course. This approach is consonance-based, emphasizing structural pitches and harmonic considerations rather than scale-derived melody....

Einführung in die Improvisation: Blues, Akkorde, Skalen, II-V-I Akkordfolgen, Übungen, u.v.m., im Violin- und Bassschlüssel

Take your concert music to a more meaningful level for your students through cross-curricular units. These fun and interactive projects connect the music that students are playing with Math, History,...

Como se puede imaginar por el título, esta pieza es un poco oscura y premonitoria. Se mueve en torno al mi menor, pero también tiene algunos pasajes más líricos que añaden un excelente contraste a las...

Como se puede imaginar por el título, esta pieza es un poco oscura y premonitoria. Se mueve en torno al mi menor, pero también tiene algunos pasajes más líricos que añaden un excelente contraste a las...

Como se puede imaginar por el título, esta pieza es un poco oscura y premonitoria. Se mueve en torno al mi menor, pero también tiene algunos pasajes más líricos que añaden un excelente contraste a las...