Kendor Music

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...

Based on the chord changes to Flamingo, this medium tempo samba features easy-to-play rhythms, an open solo section, and plenty of unison melodies. Written for beginning groups, the open solo section...

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 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...

Penned by Brazilian songwriter Antonio Carlos Jobim in 1959, this famous bossa nova became a runaway American hit when sax artist Stan Getz and guitarist Charlie Byrd recorded it for their 1962 album...

This setting of La Paloma by Sebastian Yradier features your flute ensemble in a warm and delicate register, emulating the sweet Spanish countryside which inspired the original piece. This grade 4 edi...

This classic Latin song by Sebastian Yradier is presented here for grade 3 groups and stresses rhythmic vitality, dynamic control and proper articulation.

These tangos by Ernesto Nazareth are in the 1920's Brazilian light music style. Played in a swaying, lilting manner, careful attention to the articulation markings is essential. Scored for SATB saxoph...

This creative collection presents six originals in a variety of Brazilian drumming styles. Scoring calls for agogo bells, shaker, whistle, cowbell, samba whistle, ganza, repenique, snare drum and surd...

This creative collection presents six originals in a variety of Brazilian drumming styles. Scoring calls for agogo bells, shaker, whistle, cowbell, samba whistle, ganza, repenique, snare drum and surd...

Everyone loves the exotic sounds of Afro-Latin music, and this grade 5 original is perfect for introducing students to this popular style. It's fast-paced, educational, challenging and fun for everyon...

Everyone loves the exotic sounds of Afro-Latin music, and this grade 5 original is perfect for introducing students to this popular style. It's fast-paced, educational, challenging and fun for everyon...

This grade 4 sextet is an authentic mambo with an irresistible, even danceable beat! Featuring syncopated rhythms, independent and unison passages, and dynamic contrast, the instrumentation includes c...

This grade 4 sextet is an authentic mambo with an irresistible, even danceable beat! Featuring syncopated rhythms, independent and unison passages, and dynamic contrast, the instrumentation includes c...

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...

This opus for body percussion ensemble presents an array of infectious Latin dance rhythms for a quartet of finger snapping, hand clapping, foot tapping, body patting performers. Solo segments in some...

This zesty number combines hand claps, foot taps, and knee, thigh and tummy pats to create an irresistible Latin excursion for duos. Simple syncopations command the attention of both (or all) performe...

This grade 4 piece makes use of common percussion instruments to explore various Brazilian styles. Students will learn how the syncopated rhythms complement and interact with each other. Perfect for c...

This grade 4 piece makes use of common percussion instruments to explore various Brazilian styles. Students will learn how the syncopated rhythms complement and interact with each other. Perfect for c...

This book by saxophonist Denis DiBlasio contains two sections: chromatic etudes and sound patterns. The 5 etudes explore the chromatic scale, and it is encouraged to experiment with interpretation. Th...

This 79-page book is the result of Roy Burns' incredible career covering more than 60 years as a first-class drummer with Benny Goodman, Woody Herman, The Merv Griffin Show, etc. and as a highly succe...