Hits in Percussion

Commissioned by the St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute Jazz Ensemble of Kenmore, NY, this spirited Latin original for advancing groups is a real showstopper! The title in Portuguese means a samba schoo...

This exciting, uptempo samba for advancing groups is a great way to spotlight a fabulous trombone section on the familiar In A Mellow Tone or Rose Room chord changes. Trombones not only play the melod...

Here's the perfect follow-up to a high energy tune, namely an easy-going, feel-good bossa nova. This chart contains a combo featuring tenor saxophone, trumpet, and trombone that 'converses' effectivel...

This 2015 Grammy-nominated arrangement, was recorded by the Pete McGuinness Jazz Orchestra on 'Strength In Numbers' (Summit Records). The original Stephen Foster waltz is refitted here as a medium-bri...

This chart for proficient groups utilizes a driving Afro-Cuban 12/8 feel to characterize the power and tension of a full strength hurricane. When you're not experiencing mental images of a raging stor...

This original for proficient groups is a sure bet for getting your audiences and judges engaged. Effective salsa rhythms are utilized throughout and the brass ranges are moderate. Duration 5:00.

This cha cha for beginning groups is based on the chord changes to My Little Suede Shoes by Charlie Parker, and is a great chart to introduce the authentic Latin style! The solo section is written out...

This medium-fast bossa for beginning groups is based on the chord changes to Blue Bossa by Kenny Dorham. The solo section is written out with solo sheets provided in all keys along with scales to assi...

This fresh setting of Ellington's immortal standard gives it a unique salsa twist! Though the vocalist (or tenor sax) is the primary feature, this chart showcases the whole band's ability to establish...

As with all charts in the Chili Pepper series, this one has an infectious Latin groove, rhythmic excitement and a strong melody. A definite winner on any program! Scored for 4 horns with rhythm sectio...

The rubato introduction is the calm before the storm before this chart breaks into a burning samba groove. Crisp ensemble work keeps the excitement level high throughout, and written or ad lib solos f...

Commissioned by the New Trier (IL) High School Jazz Ensemble directed by James Warrick, this colorful chart starts off with a slow, dreamy intro, transitions to an upbeat straight-8ths statement of th...

This musical journey through Miami's Little Havana for developing groups is a cha-cha that contains authentic, yet accessible, rhythms coupled with a strong melody supported by Latin harmonies and sol...

This contemporary Latin original for developing groups will showcase your band's ability to generate excitement, while also including some subtle musical effects. The rhythm section's driving groove w...

Commissioned by the Missouri Unit of the International Association for Jazz Education for the 2006 Missouri All-State Jazz Ensemble, this authentic Latin original for advancing groups is truly a shows...

This bright samba is the perfect high-energy choice for advancing groups! It takes its name from a popular destination on the west coast of Mexico, where visitors and inhabitants of that city enjoy a...

This high energy, fun samba is full of exciting rhythmic drive. Written for 10 players, accessible and powerful mallet parts, special effects and plenty of room for improvisation, makes this grade 4 a...

This octet for common instruments features a serene, enchanted, harmonized Spanish melody in a beguine style. Rhythms are limited to quarter, eighth, sixteenth and simple syncopations which are perfec...

Great for teaching rhythmic precision and ensemble balance, this popular Latin number issued by Kendor over 35 years ago features knee slapping, finger snapping and hand clapping sounds for four music...

Written in response to the remarkable success we continue to have with our other body percussion editions, this new theme incorporates hand clapping, thigh/tummy patting, and foot tapping in imitative...

Niklasreuther Jubiläums-Marsch Vagener Jubiläums-Marsch Direktion in C, Piccoloflöte, Große Flöte, Oboe, Fagott, Klarinette in Es, 3 Klarinetten in B, 2 Saxophone in Es, Tenor-Saxophon in B, Baryton-S...

Treat your younger and less-experienced students to this mature-sounding arrangement of one of the most famous themes ever written. Presented in a 4/4 time signature, this arrangement makes Rossini's...