Kendor Music

Premiered by the Phoenixville (PA) Area High School Percussion Ensemble directed by Rocco Richardson, each part of this dramatic original features a 4-bar 'as written or ad lib' solo so all players ge...

As the title suggests, this colorful concert work showcases the unique qualities of each instrument alone and in various combinations with others in the ensemble. Following an ABABA form, the alternat...

As the title suggests, this colorful concert work showcases the unique qualities of each instrument alone and in various combinations with others in the ensemble. Following an ABABA form, the alternat...

Percussionists looking for grade 3 material will love this spirited work by renowned composer Jared Spears. Written for percussion quintet, the piece displays a variety of colors produced by playing o...

Percussionists looking for grade 3 material will love this spirited work by renowned composer Jared Spears. Written for percussion quintet, the piece displays a variety of colors produced by playing o...

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This work opens with the native musical colors and excitement of an African celebration. A recreation of a war dance follows, which will drive the music to a smashing conclusion. Though the score call...

This work opens with the native musical colors and excitement of an African celebration. A recreation of a war dance follows, which will drive the music to a smashing conclusion. Though the score call...

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...

Featuring a variety of common percussion instruments, this programmatic work is a convincing and colorful portrayal of life in the Old West, complete with cowboys, galloping horses, a saloon, and the...

Featuring a variety of common percussion instruments, this programmatic work is a convincing and colorful portrayal of life in the Old West, complete with cowboys, galloping horses, a saloon, and the...

This grade 2 work is performed antiphonally with 2 teams of 3 players each. The spirit of the work can be enhanced with the use of some theatrics by the performers which will result in a fun experienc...

This grade 2 work is performed antiphonally with 2 teams of 3 players each. The spirit of the work can be enhanced with the use of some theatrics by the performers which will result in a fun experienc...

This exciting grade 3 sextet features hypnotic, syncopated and accented rhythms played on authentic African instruments - 2 djembes, gaukogui, shakere, 2 djabarra and gourd. A description of each Afri...

This exciting grade 3 sextet features hypnotic, syncopated and accented rhythms played on authentic African instruments - 2 djembes, gaukogui, shakere, 2 djabarra and gourd. A description of each Afri...

First published by Kendor in 1961, this perennial concert favorite casts young percussionists in a variety of solo, duo, trio and tutti roles to develop their ensemble and part-independence skills. Th...

First published by Kendor in 1961, this perennial concert favorite casts young percussionists in a variety of solo, duo, trio and tutti roles to develop their ensemble and part-independence skills. Th...

This rollicking favorite in 6/8 time will be popular wherever and whenever it's played. Modest technical demands account for the grade 3 rating, and the piece features good dynamic contrast and melodi...

Six players using common percussion instruments support the intermediate level drum set soloist throughout this Latin Rock piece. Ad-lib or as is solo space is provided for the soloist as well as for...

Grade 3 percussionists will love playing this rhythmic ensemble piece. Each player is featured for a short solo as the music builds toward the ending - with a humorous conclusion. Help this percussion...

Grade 3 percussionists will love playing this rhythmic ensemble piece. Each player is featured for a short solo as the music builds toward the ending - with a humorous conclusion. Help this percussion...

This descriptive grade 3 piece chronicles the range of emotions encountered by the early explorers of western America. Using a variety of textures and colors, Spears creates an exciting work for perfo...