Kendor Music

This exciting compilation edited by Gary Stith contains popular snare drum, mallet, and timpani contest solos for grade 1-3 percussionists by John H. Beck, Thomas A. Brown, Jeffrey M. Funnell, Murray...

The music in this unique work may be used in three ways: (1) the snare drum solo may be played alone; (2) the timpani solo may be played alone; (3) the snare drum and timpani solo may be played togeth...

Let young trombone talents shine! With "Kendor Debut Solos" from the renowned publisher Kendor Music, every performance turns into an inspiring musical experience. This piano accompaniment score provi...

Arranged by trombonist Gerald Felker and edited by Carl Strommen, all eight pieces in this collection have been carefully edited to ensure a great musical experience for grade 4 players. Destined to b...

Beautifully arranged for student soloists, this plaintive soprano aria from Act 2 of Handel's Rinaldo serves as a wonderfully expressive showcase for the full, rich sounds of low brass instruments. In...

Reflective Mood by Sammy Nestico is a timeless classic for trombone and piano, published by Kendor Music. Composed in 1964 and dedicated to his trombone teacher, Matthew Shiner, this popular original...

This extended recital work in three movements -- uptempo march, lyrical andante, speedy scherzando in 6/8 -- spotlights the diverse abilities of advancing players within a reasonable working range (F4...

Originally composed for English horn by classical composer Luigi Cherubini, this sonata translates beautifully for proficient low brass soloists. Known for his sensational dramatic flare, especially i...

Also referred to as the Sonata In A Minor, this challenging piece consists of four contrasting sections -- slow adagio, brisk allegro, lento, allegro -- requires players with excellent endurance since...

Immerse yourself in the brilliant radiance and powerful expressiveness of the trumpet: With "Portrait Of A Trumpet," published by the renowned Kendor Music, you receive a captivating, jazz-flavored sh...

Soloists will love this setting of Georges Bizet's fiery prelude from Carmen. Perfect as an encore, it's guaranteed to thrill audiences of all ages everywhere!

This solo with piano accompaniment collection contains 12 of the most popular classics played at weddings. One book contains everything a soloist needs for the entire ceremony. An accompaniment CD is...

This stirring version of the great African-American spiritual starts with a simple presentation of the theme followed by a dramatic variation.

Originally composed for English horn by classical composer Luigi Cherubini, this sonata translates beautifully for proficient low brass soloists. Known for his sensational dramatic flare, especially i...

Written in 1959 and dedicated to Harold L. Walters, tubist with the U.S. Navy Band, this varietal showcase features a rubato opening, a cadenza (as written or ad lib), a fast-paced reel in 6/8, and an...

Finally, a chance for tubists to play some of the greatest melodies from the orchestral library! Containing 39 orchestral excerpts, not only are they fun to play, they will develop the player's sense...

Dedicated to Ned Corman, director of The Commission Project, this tenor saxophone feature pulls from the tradition of great blues tenor players like Stanley Turrentine and Gene Ammons. Listening to re...

The grade 1+ arrangement of the bluegrass classic in the key of D major is sure to be a hit with students and audiences alike. Perfect for any concert or contest, double stops and fun rhythms are incl...

In this fun collection of 6 solos for the multiple percussionist, only common instruments are required. A perfect collection for students, as it contains a nice variety of grade levels (2-4) that the...

The 18 solos in this collection give the young percussionist an opportunity to perform on snare drum, timpani (2), and mallet percussion instruments. Six grade 1-2 solos are included for each instrume...

Written specifically for young players to reinforce basic techniques and foster independence, this exciting introduction to the powerful Japanese taiko drumming style features common instruments. True...

Written for grade 4 players, this piece includes 4 short episodes written in contrasting styles. Each player is responsible for playing several standard percussion instruments performing both soloisti...

Written at the grade 4 level to capture the spirit and energy of typical percussionists. The bright tempo and changing meters may be a bit unsettling at first, but the music is accessible and players...

The difficulty of this marching groove powerhouse stems from the use of hemiola throughout the piece and occasional mixed meter. The snare, timpani and tom parts are great for showcasing more advanced...

This exciting and fun percussive tour de force is highly energetic and powerful throughout, and also includes opportunities to improvise. Three rhythmical levels of a 3-4 hemiola are developed through...