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This accessible ballad in the style of Count Basie emphasizes lyricism, lush harmonies, unified phrasing and a wide range of dynamics. Composed for developing big bands, it features a memorable melody...

In this beautiful showcase for alto saxophone, the overall performance can be loose but must convey great warmth. Brass section volume during background passages should be kept to a minimum. The pyram...

This beautiful 8/8 ballad is the perfect showcase for your trumpet soloist. The pensive melody and rich harmony combine to create a wonderful change of pace easy level chart. While there is a short se...

Set in a medium-slow swing style, it provides great ensemble moments from all sections of the band. Featuring Kendor Konvertible scoring for 9-17 players, each set includes a guitar chord chart by Jim...

As one of the most important American music forms, the blues is an essential concept for developing students who are learning about jazz improvisation and ensemble playing. This easy level swinger has...

Try this slow, yet hard-swinging shuffle on your next big band outing. The bluesy sound emphasizes the groove, and is accessible for developing groups. Written especially for the Lincoln Middle School...

This driving shuffle with cool lines, surprising harmonies, great rhythm section hooks, and much more makes for a great opener for developing groups. The open solo section (written or ad lib) features...

Standard Jazz-Ensemble (für 9-17 Spieler) mit zusätzlichen Stimmen für Flöte, Klarinette Horn in F, Tuba und Vibraphon. Zu den Höhepunkten dieser gewinnbringenden und wohl artikulierten Swingkompositi...

Standard jazz ensemble with opt. flute, clarinet, horn in f, tuba and vibes Description: This effective minor blues original is dedicated to the Bob Cole Conservatory at California State University, L...

Der 'Kool Kat Blues' enthält ein einfaches Swing-Thema der Saxophone mit typischen Einwürfen der Blechbläser, die das Ensemble durch den Shout-Chorus führen. Der Solist am Altsaxophon kann im Soloteil...

This beautiful melody has been sung for more than 600 years, and is often referred to as the national anthem of Korea. The melody is based on the pentatonic scale, which is very common in music from A...

This grade 2 arrangement of a traditional Canton tune is a vivid, festive allegro that paints a picture of people holding and shaking large lion masks as they dance through the streets to celebrate th...

This popular Celtic melody has been framed in an unforgettable and lively interplay of parts. For the classically trained, Celtic music is the most appealing crossover into world styles for string pla...

With a title that translates to Canoe Children in English, this is a lively medley of three Brazilian children's songs - Capelinha de Melao (Little Chapel of Melon), A Canoa Virou (The Canoe Tipped Ov...

We welcome Janice L. McAllister to the Kendor family of writers with this exciting concert piece from the rich treasury of Hungarian folk music. Contrasting highly energetic and beautifully lyrical pa...

The word Yunnan means 'to the South of Clouds.' Located in southwest China and home to a number of ethnic minorities, the geographically sprawling Yunnan province contains magnificent mountains and ri...

Emulating the music of jazz greats Tito Puente and Eddie Palmieri, this funky Latin original with a 3:2 clave groove features a trumpet section soli, a written or ad lib trumpet solo, and a roaring en...

Ranges: G5 trumpet, F4 trombone Solos: written or ad lib alto, tenor Rhythm Section: notated; guitar chord chart included Instrumentation: standard, plus 5 opt parts.

Given the widespread popularity and accessibility of Jeff Jarvis’ infectious funk charts for big band, you’ll love this easy original. A solid introduction sets up the tuneful melody. The driving funk...

A compelling melody, harmonic surprises, and an infectious groove combine to make this intriguing chart a perfect closer. The open solo section (written or ad lib) features any soloist, with solo shee...

Leftovers just got better with this grade 2 piece based upon a 12-bar blues pattern. It offers both pizzicato and arco playing, challenging syncopated jazz rhythms, and a traditional big-band-like 'sh...

This upbeat, rock-style piece featuring three themes was written to portray an adventurous journey or escape. Driving rhythms, major and minor tonalities, and fun-loving parts for all are features. Du...

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...

Released by Kendor over 50 years ago, this transcription of the immortal Bach theme is absolutely beautiful in its clarity of line and simplicity of contrapuntal motion. 1st Bb (or optional Eb) Clarin...

This immortal theme from Borodin's Prince Igor gives young soloists a welcome chance to play with great dramatic expression. In a brief cadenza near the end, the soloist has the option to ad lib or pl...